FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem allegedly tried to ‘withhold’ Las Vegas GP certification

Additionally, The informant mentioned that the FIA President allegedly tried to find faults and mistakes in the track to debar the license for Las Vegas GP. The Grand Prix weekend was according to FIA’s protocol and was accepted initially. However, Ben Sulayem allegedly tried to generate artificial issues on the track to somehow cancel the license for the race.

From a sporting and safety perspective, the Las Vegas circuit approval followed FIA protocol in terms of inspection and certification. If you recall, there was a delay in the track being made available for inspection due to ongoing local organiser construction works. Issues on the circuit were meant to be artificially identified regardless of their actual existence, with the ultimate goal of withholding the licence. An informant told BBC.com.

Mohammad Ben Sulayem’s alleged attempt to cancel the Las Vegas GP failed

Despite Sulayem’s attempt to withhold the license for Las Vegas GP, the race took place and was a grand success. However, The inaugural Las Vegas GP had its share of problems down the race weekend. The first practice session saw Carlos Sainz‘s crash with the open manhole cover and the subsequent session was delayed. However, regardless of the issues, the race provided great racing action.

Ben Sulayem’s alleged actions regarding the previous season in Formula 1 has been surfacing a lot lately. However, an independent investigation by the Ethics Committee has been set up and they are working on the matter. The results will take up to four to six weeks to deliver the result. Hence, until then the season will continue as intended without any stoppages in between.

Additionally, neither FIA nor Ben Sulayem has shared any information about the entire matter with the public. FIA might be working behind the curtains over the status quo and reveal the information only after the issue is solved. The Emirati’s career might be in grave danger if he were to be guilty of the allegations against him. Hence, time will tell about the entire result of the status quo.