Helmut Marko wary of F1 being sold to “culturally different” Saudi Arabia
Earlier this month, reported that Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund was prepared to make a $20bn (£16bn) bi꧃d for F1.
Given that Liberty Media paid less than half of that back 🌳in 2017, the current owners of F1 could make a serious profit should they decide to sell.
The sಌpeculation was met with polarising thoughts, with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem questio𝓡ning the hefty price tag.
In response to this, 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:F1 lawyers wrote to the FIA, accusing Ben Sulayem of “interfering” in an “unacceptable manne🐭r”🐈.
Speaking about the s💖peculation in an interview with RTL, Marko admitted the potential bid was a “good sign” for the sport but was wary about Saudi Arabia’s ไinterest.
"I think it wouldn't be so good if it went to a country that i🍷s ☂culturally different from where most of the races take place,” he said.
“And generally it's a commercial thing, and that's more likely to happen with someone who meets normal corporate standards,꧒ if you want to put it that way.”
Marko has also slammed the FIA for their stance on not allowing drivers to express “political, p🅘ersonal or religious” views amid a new clampdown.
The move has also been 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:criticised by Alfa Romeo driver Valtteri Bot🍷tas, while former F1 driver and current Channel 4 commentator168澳洲5最新开奖结果: 🐻David Coulthard has been more supportive.
Giving his view, Marko said: “This decision is clearly wrong,” Marko added. “[Drivers] are responsible citizens who are in the global public eye and know🧔 how, and what, they have to say.
“In general, we are in 🎀a democratic society and everyone🐻 can express their opinion.”
With a sharp 💫eye for F1’s controversies and storylines, Connor is the heartbeat of our unbiased reporting.
