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Mohammed Ben Sulayem: “The F1 sporting regulations are written by human beings, not by God”

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, newly elected President of the FIA, made an express trip to the Dakar bivouac, in Ha'il, on the sidelines of the start of the 2022 edition. The opportunity for him to greet - even kiss - the drivers , in particular Carlos Sainz whom he rubbed shoulders with in the 1990s in rallying.

Published on 06/01/2022 à 09:00

Medhi Casaurang

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Mohammed Ben Sulayem: “The F1 sporting regulations are written by human beings, not by God”

Why did you choose the Dakar as your first public appearance?

The Dakar is the first event of the new World Championship of rally-raid (W2RC. Editor’s note). Beyond that, it is a crucial event for motor sports, which the FIA ​​must support through this world championship. I am very optimistic about the future of the discipline. Having an experienced promoter in this field in the person of ASO will benefit motor sports, even if

Medhi Casaurang

Passionate about the history of motorsport across all disciplines, I learned to read thanks to AUTOhebdo. At least that's what my parents tell everyone when they see my name inside!

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06/01/2022 at 05:26 a.m.

So what is God doing at the FIA? Isn't it a secular institution? The Ben Sulayem era will integrate Allah into its regulations?

DANIEL MEYERS

06/01/2022 at 12:39 a.m.

The president is already starting to tell us about God, which one, his? As No. 1 in the FIA, he's really going to parade around wearing a turban in this medieval outfit whenever the opportunity presents itself?

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