FIA News: FIA president Ben Sulayem’s son loses life in road crash

–by Mark Cipolloni–

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s son has died in a road accident in Dubai.

F1’s governing body confirmed Saif Ben Sulayem had tragically lost his life but insisted there would be no comment, with president Ben Sulayem has asked for privacy.

Media in Dubai had reported the incident that happened on Tuesday evening.

He had followed his father’s interest in motor racing, taking part in the F4 UAE launched by the FIA president, racing against F1 2023 newcomers Oscar Piastri and Logan Sargeant.

He logged several seventh and eighth places in events at the Yas Marina track, although subsequently he didn’t pursue his racing ambitions internationally.

AutoRacing1.com sends its condolences to the FIA president and his family.