Sulayem’s arrival on the helm of the FIA comes simply days after F1 has discovered its picture tarnished within the wake of the protection automobile restart that determined the world championship battle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
The FIA World Motor Sport Council has already introduced plans for a probe into the occasions of Abu Dhabi, and Sulayem has mentioned he needs to attend for the complete findings from the investigation to be offered earlier than deciding on the most effective plan of action.
He thinks it could be fully fallacious of him to make knee-jerk responses with out totally understanding the circumstances of what occurred.
“We are going to look into the foundations and we’re certain that, if any state of affairs like this happens sooner or later, we can have an prompt answer for it,” he mentioned throughout a press convention in Paris. “Or we keep away from it even.
“There are such a lot of areas that we will enhance. We can’t simply sit and say we’re good. No, it is not sufficient in a sport as heavy, I’d say, and as essential [as F1].”
Sulayem can have direct authority over whether or not or not F1 sticks with race director Michael Masi, whose future has been the topic of intense hypothesis in current days.
Mohammed ben Sulayem, President EMSO (UAE)
Picture by: Andy Hone / Motorsport Photographs
Requested if he had full confidence within the Australian, he mentioned: “Why can we bounce? We’ll have to really look into the matter.
“I’m simply newly elected, and I’ll look into the matter tomorrow. I’ve a gathering with the employees, and I’ll look into each single matter that may be improved.
“However I undoubtedly won’t simply bounce to a conclusion on choices with out going again to my workforce.”
Sulayem is effectively conscious in regards to the challenges he faces in his position at a time when the governing physique’s credibility has been questioned, and has vowed to step down from different obligations exterior of the FIA in a bid to assist him consider his new position.
“For those who speak to me in regards to the credibility of the FIA, sure, we lie on good constructions, and [with] good groups,” he mentioned.
“However there’s all the time a spot for enchancment. We simply should look the place can we enhance.
“One factor is that I’ll commit myself, and I’m not going to have another job besides being the President of the FIA.
“I stepped down from all of my different obligations. I’m not going to do anything. And I am not going to be a burden on the FIA.
“I’ll focus with ardour, with the precise workforce, and I’ve workforce, and we’re asking for even a greater workforce. So because of this the FIA is credible.”
