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 d🐎ays ago” and he was taken to hospital for care.

Interestingly, there were images on so🍷cial media of Ben Sulayem seemingly full fit at various eveꦯnts in Baku, but one of those videos has since been deleted.

The 62-ye🔯ar-old was due ❀to speak to the media just before 1pm UK time ahead of the FIA’s prize gala on Friday.

The FIA noted: “ಌSeveral days ago the President [Mohammed Ben Sulayem] took ill and su✃ffered a fall and concussion. He received care in hospital and will make a full recovery.

“He wil෴l. But he will do a lot le𝕴ss 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 investigati⛦on into Toto and Susie Wolff following unsubstantiated claims that their relationship potentially resulted in a conflict 💖of interest.

On Thursday, F1’s g🍰overning body announced their in🐟vestigation had come to an end.

This prompted a scathing response from Susie Wol🅘ff, while Mercedes ar🐭e considering legal action.

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