{"id":75953,"date":"2025-04-10T13:55:59","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T11:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/?p=75953"},"modified":"2025-04-10T13:56:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T11:56:00","slug":"ben-sulayem-hails-middle-east-fi-impact-in-double-race-countdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/2025\/04\/10\/ben-sulayem-hails-middle-east-fi-impact-in-double-race-countdown\/","title":{"rendered":"BEN SULAYEM HAILS MIDDLE EAST FI IMPACT IN DOUBLE RACE COUNTDOWN"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/\u0645\u062d\u0645\u062f-\u0628\u0646-\u0633\u0644\u064a\u0645\u060c-\u0631\u0626\u064a\u0633-\u0627\u0644\u0627\u062a\u062d\u0627\u062f-\u0627\u0644\u062f\u0648\u0644\u064a-\u0644\u0644\u0633\u064a\u0627\u0631\u0627\u062a-FIA--1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" 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1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale de l&#8217;Automobile (FIA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">As Grand Prix action returns to the region, FIA President reflects on Federation\u2019s progress, and the work still ahead<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fia.com\/\">F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale de l&#8217;Automobile (FIA)<\/a><\/strong>, today acknowledged the important part played by the Middle East in the continued evolution of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking towards the back-to-back F1 rounds in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia over the next two weekends, Ben Sulayem says the two races, and those to follow in Qatar in November and Abu Dhabi in December, have combined to make a big impact on F1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Arab world plays a very important part in the championship\u2019s calendar, and the Grand Prix races and venues in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi have each added their own special character and fascination to the sport\u2019s global appeal,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s now 21 years since the Bahrain Grand Prix first introduced the Middle East to the calendar, and the event\u2019s success paved the way for its neighbouring countries to follow in its footsteps, and invest in the top level of motorsport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDuring this time, the region&#8217;s engagement with Formula 1 has evolved from hosting races to fostering a passionate fan base and promoting inclusivity within the sport, something which is central to the FIA\u2019s strategy for motorsport growth and development.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now well into his fourth year since being elected as President of the FIA, the governing body for world motorsport and the federation for mobility organisations globally, Ben Sulayem has found time recently to reflect on its progress under his guidance, and the work still ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe first three years were both busy and successful,\u201d he said. \u201cOver 2,000 hours of consultation with clubs and members shaped the development of my 2021 manifesto, creating a clear vision and action plan for the future, which we are still working towards today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI remain committed to placing our members at the heart of the FIA and ensuring the Federation is on the right track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Added Ben Sulayem: \u201cLast year, we celebrated the FIA\u2019s 120th anniversary, marked by hard work and key achievements. Financial reforms and a sustainable model led to a forecasted operational result of \u20ac2.2 million, a significant improvement from the \u20ac -24 million deficit I inherited in 2021. Our ongoing efforts to enhance our operational and commercial strategies will see this trend continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe have taken a knowledge-driven approach within the Federation, promoting education and the sharing of information to create more career opportunities in motorsport. Last year, 13,500 individual courses were completed through the FIA University, and we delivered 70 motorsport safety research projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt was a privilege to lead the FIA during such a significant milestone last year, marking over a century of innovation and progress. 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