FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem suffers “fall and concussion”, reduced role for prize gala

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem will have a reduced role in Friday’s prize-giving gala after he “suffered a fall and concussion”.
Mohammed Bin Sulayem (UAE) FIA President on the grid. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar,
Mohammed Bin Sulayem (UAE) FIA President on the grid. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18,…

According to the FIA,﷽ Ben Sulayem’s fall took place “several days ago” and he was taken to🔯 hospital for care.

Interestingly, there were images on social media of Ben Sulayem seemingl෴y full fit at various events in Baku, but one of those videos has since been deleted.

The 62-year-old was due to speak to the media just beforeꦯ 1pm UK time ah💛ead of the FIA’s prize gala on Friday.

The FIA noted: “Several day🧸s ago the President [Mohammed Ben Sulayem] took ill and suffered a fall and concussion. He received care in hospital and will make a full recovery.

“He will. But he will do a lot less ♒than initially planned.”

Mohammed Bin Sulayem (UAE) FIA President. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Race
Mohammed Bin Sulayem (UAE) FIA President. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Monaco Grand…

The FIA have been at the centre of a storm after they launched an investigation into Toto and Susie Wolff𒉰 following unsubstantiated claims that their relationship potentially resulted♋ in a conflict of interest.

On Thursday, F1’s governing bodꦉy announced their investigation had come🧔 to an end.

This prompted a scathing resp♚onse from Susie Wolff, while Mercedes are considering legal action.

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