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Russia GP axe was FOM's call, says Ben Sulayem
Sep.15 FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has insisted Formula 1's governing body was not behind the decision to drop the Russian GP. Speaking to Sweden's Expressen, the controversial head of F1's governing body said the 2022 cancellation at the outbreak of the Ukraine war was a commercial decision made by FOM, Formula 1's Liberty Media-owned rights holder. 'To be clear, it was FOM that made that decision,' Ben Sulayem said. 'There was pressure on the FIA to flag and stop racing in Russia but I said I will not break the rules for anyone.' Asked if a return could be possible one day, he answered: 'There is a difference between the commercial part of Formula 1 and motorsport. And we have to...
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