'One thing we don’t want is to have the FIA as a platform for private personal agenda. We will divert from the sport.' 💬 FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem explains his stance against 'non-neutral' statements from drivers ⬇️
Last month, the FIA updated its International Sporting Code to prohibit drivers in all its championships from making “political, religious or personal” statements or commentsIn recent years, a number of F1 drivers have used their platforms to speak up about important issues such as LGBTQ+ rights, human rights and environmentalism, with Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel being two of the most vocal figures.
Speaking to select media including Autosport at the Dakar Rally, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said the change was “done with the acceptance and consultation and approval of the World Council”, noting the importance of neutrality.“We are concerned with building bridges. You can use sport for peace reasons and all of this.
“What does the driver do best? Driving. They are so good at it, and they make the business, they make the show, they are the stars. Nobody is stopping them. But he denied the FIA was “shutting any drivers” down, adding: “I have my own personal things, OK, but it doesn’t mean I will use the FIA to do it.
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