How Mohammed Ben Sulayem became FIA president
Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s first term as FIA president will come to an end in 2025, and he is expected to seek re-election. But how did he become the first non-European president in the FIA’s history?
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Norris led a McLaren 1-2 in second practice at Jeddah as Red Bull’s Tsunoda crashed against the wall
Formula 1’s 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend kicked off with Pierre Gasly on top of the times in first practice at Jeddah
When does a rookie have the edge over an F1 world champion? Perhaps in Jeddah, says Mark Hughes, where the unsettling effect of a softer tyre compound is less likely to faze younger drivers than the likes of Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton
Fernando Alonso says it’s “very unlikely” Max Verstappen will be his team-mate, and rejected the idea that he could be replaced by the Dutchman
Former FIA second-in command Robert Reid has expanded on the reasons behind his exit, saying that he was excluded after raising concerns over “fundamental principles” such as transparency and accountability
There’s several key differentiators that could help you win big in F1 Fantasy for this weekend’s 2025 Saudi Arabian GP. Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
Can Red Bull rebound from its poor Bahrain showing? And will it be Piastri or Norris leading McLaren’s charge? Here’s the five themes to watch for at the Saudi Arabian GP
McLaren’s breakthrough in a near-four-year-old ruleset shows F1 rules convergence is a myth – just like Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull and Renault did in 2013, writes Mark Hughes
Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s first term as FIA president will come to an end in 2025, and he is expected to seek re-election. But how did he become the first non-European president in the FIA’s history?
Norris led a McLaren 1-2 in second practice at Jeddah as Red Bull’s Tsunoda crashed against the wall
Formula 1’s 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend kicked off with Pierre Gasly on top of the times in first practice at Jeddah
When does a rookie have the edge over an F1 world champion? Perhaps in Jeddah, says Mark Hughes, where the unsettling effect of a softer tyre compound is less likely to faze younger drivers than the likes of Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton
Fernando Alonso says it’s “very unlikely” Max Verstappen will be his team-mate, and rejected the idea that he could be replaced by the Dutchman
Former FIA second-in command Robert Reid has expanded on the reasons behind his exit, saying that he was excluded after raising concerns over “fundamental principles” such as transparency and accountability
There’s several key differentiators that could help you win big in F1 Fantasy for this weekend’s 2025 Saudi Arabian GP. Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
Can Red Bull rebound from its poor Bahrain showing? And will it be Piastri or Norris leading McLaren’s charge? Here’s the five themes to watch for at the Saudi Arabian GP
McLaren’s breakthrough in a near-four-year-old ruleset shows F1 rules convergence is a myth – just like Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull and Renault did in 2013, writes Mark Hughes
Reports that Fred Vasseur is under pressure don’t seem to bode well for the Ferrari F1 boss. Will the team once more take the short-term approach and ignore its tested blueprint for success, says Mark Hughes
Max Verstappen is just one offence away from an F1 race ban and a pattern has emerged in the way he’s racked up penalty points, says Mark Hughes
As F1 enters the final year of its ground effect era, teams are discovering that success now depends as much on intuition and adaptability as on traditional engineering precision, as Mark Hughes explains
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris worked together ahead of the 2025 Chinese GP, finding the pace that delivered a 1-2 finish, while Norris also prepared to attack his team-mate during the race. Brake issues denied him, says Mark Hughes but the F1 title duel is coming
Esteban Ocon’s Alpine stint ended at the 2024 Qatar GP, giving Jack Doohan a make-or-break F1 chance in Abu Dhabi. Elsewhere FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem dismissed driver concerns and mechanics just wanted a kip: Chris Medland‘s paddock diary
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
Russell takes first F1 win of 2025 as Piastri and Norris clash
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