Saif Ben Sulayem died after being concerned in a highway accident on Tuesday in Dubai, world motorsport’s governing physique has confirmed; FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem won’t launch a press release and has requested for privateness
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Mohammed Ben Sulayem was appointed FIA president in December 2021
The son of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has died following a automobile crash within the United Arab Emirates.
A spokesperson for world motorsport’s governing physique confirmed Saif Ben Sulayem died after being concerned in an highway accident on Tuesday in Dubai.
Additional remark will not be anticipated from the FIA or Ben Sulayem, who has requested privateness.
Saif Ben Sulayem had adopted in his father’s footsteps by taking part in motorsport, competing within the 2016-17 UAE Method 4 collection towards present Method 1 rookies Logan Sargeant and Oscar Piastri.
Former rally driver Mohammed Ben Sulayem is the pinnacle of the FIA, which oversees a number of racing disciplines, together with F1.
The 61-year-old was appointed FIA president in December 2021, however introduced in February this yr that he would step again from direct involvement in F1.
That call got here after Ben Sulayem had clashed in the course of the low season with Method 1 homeowners and stakeholders over the potential of welcoming new groups to the grid and the way forward for the game’s media rights.
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