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Amid drama around Formula 1, FIA president issues letter to membership defending his leadership

The head of Formula 1's governing body has issued a passionate defense of his leadership, claiming a pair of whistleblower complaints against him were meant to “destabilize me as President of the FIA, but also of questioning the integrity of our resp
F1: Logan Sargeant out of Australian Grand Prix after Williams gives his car to teammate Alex Albon

F1: Logan Sargeant out of Australian Grand Prix after Williams gives his car to teammate Alex Albon

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Williams driver Logan Sargeant will take no part in the Australian Grand Prix after his team gave his car to teammate Alex Albon, whose own vehicle was wrecked in a crash in Friday's practice.
Controversies off the track follow Formula 1 to Australia for the season's third Grand Prix

Controversies off the track follow Formula 1 to Australia for the season's third Grand Prix

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — For the third Formula 1 Grand Prix in a row, controversies off the track are threatening to overshadow the almost predictable action on it.
Sainz returns to F1 racing in Australia after missing the Saudi GP because of appendix surgery

Sainz returns to F1 racing in Australia after missing the Saudi GP because of appendix surgery

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Turns out Ferrari's Carlos Sainz didn't need to “raise his hand” and have another driver take his place during the first two practice sessions for Sunday's Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff hopes his wife's legal action brings F1's governance into the real world

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff hopes his wife's legal action brings F1's governance into the real world

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Toto Wolff believes his wife Susie Wolff’s criminal complaint against the Formula 1 governing body will help increase transparency within the sport by bringing it “into the real world.
NASCAR's next big hopeful makes national series debut as teenager Zilisch races truck at COTA

NASCAR's next big hopeful makes national series debut as teenager Zilisch races truck at COTA

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A promising young driver who might just be one of NASCAR's budding new stars will make his national series debut this Saturday in the Truck Series race at Circuit of the Americas.
Hamilton praises F1 Academy director Susie Wolff over legal action against FIA

Hamilton praises F1 Academy director Susie Wolff over legal action against FIA

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Lewis Hamilton criticized FIA while supporting Susie Wolff’s “bravery” for filing a criminal complaint against auto racing's governing body in the French courts.
Verstappen says he plans to fulfil his Red Bull contract to 2028 amid Mercedes switch rumors

Verstappen says he plans to fulfil his Red Bull contract to 2028 amid Mercedes switch rumors

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen wants to stay with Red Bull until the end of his contract in 2028 amid rumors of a switch to Mercedes, even as he admits to actively avoiding knowing any more than he does about the ongoin
Susie Wolff files criminal complaint against FIA following conflict of interest investigation

Susie Wolff files criminal complaint against FIA following conflict of interest investigation

The wife of Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said Wednesday she has filed a criminal complaint in the French courts “in relation to statements made about me” by Formula 1's governing body.
Ethics committee clears FIA President of wrongdoing in pair of whistleblower complaints

Ethics committee clears FIA President of wrongdoing in pair of whistleblower complaints

The ethics committee for Formula 1's governing body has cleared Mohammed Ben Sulayem in a pair of whistleblower complaints that alleged the FIA president twice interfered in competition last year.
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