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People within Formula 1 are reportedly afraid they will be punished if they speak out against Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
Ben Sulayem, 64, was appointed president of the FIA back in December 2021, replacing Jean Todt.
The Emirati former racing driver has faced multiple criticisms during his time as FIA president, most notably for some of the punishments he brought in against the drivers.
Recently, it was reported by the BBC that Ben Sulayem is thinking about removing presidential term limits, which currently stand at 12 years.
It has been suggested that the notion will be discussed and voted on at the FIA General Assembly, which will take place this month. It is expected to be ‘passed’ by members.
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People within F1 are wary of speaking out against Mohammed Ben Sulayem
According to the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson, there has been a ‘significant level of disquiet’ over the way Ben Sulayem has been ‘conducting himself’ since his first term.
In addition, many people within F1 believe that little has changed on the above-mentioned matter.
However, it has also been claimed that people within F1 are ‘wary’ of speaking publicly on the matter, due to the ‘fear of recriminations’.
There have also been claims made by the BBC that there have been sackings within the governing body due to ‘apparent disagreements with Ben Sulayem’.
Benson wrote in his latest Q&A: “Ben Sulayem and the FIA election process are currently being challenged in the French courts by former racing driver Laura Villars.
“There has been a significant level of disquiet in F1 at the way Ben Sulayem is conducting himself in office since very early in his first term, and little has changed on that front.
“At the same time, people in F1 are wary of speaking publicly on the matter, for fear of recriminations.”
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Last week, an FIA spokesperson said to the BBC: “A proposal has been put forward to establish a consistent approach to tenure across all FIA bodies, similar to what currently exists for the world councils and the senate.
“The proposal is subject to approval by the World Councils and by the General Assembly. FIA bodies retain full authority to democratically elect officeholders.”
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