Motor racing-Ethics committee clears FIA president of F1 race interference

Liberty Media

20/03/2024 16:46

March 20 (Reuters) - Formula One's governing body said
on Wednesday its ethics committee had cleared FIA president
Mohammed Ben Sulayem of claims he interfered with races in Saudi
Arabia and Las Vegas last season.
    The Emirati had faced whistleblower accusations he sought to
prevent circuit approval ahead of the showcase Las Vegas Grand
Prix and had allegedly interfered in the outcome of the Saudi
round in Jeddah.
    The FIA said in a statement its compliance department,
supported by external advisors, had conducted thorough
investigations into the claims.
    "After reviewing the results of the inquiries, the Ethics
Committee were unanimous in their determination that there was
no evidence to substantiate allegations of interference of any
kind involving the FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem," it said.

 (Reporting by Alan Baldwin in London, editing by Christian
Radnedge)
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