Ben Salim's reaction to the accusation of collusion in Formula One

According to Tasnim news agency, Mohammad Ben Salim sent a letter to the FIA ​​member federations and explained his position regarding the two accusations against him. The first allegation was that he was trying to overturn the penalty imposed on Fernando Alonso at last year's Saudi Arabian Formula One Grand Prix. A second allegation is that Bensalem ordered officials not to approve the Las Vegas circuit for the race last November.

The head of the World Automobile Federation said in his letter: These accusations have shaken the FIA ​​and created a period of unprecedented turmoil and challenges. The purpose of this campaign was to discredit me as the President of the FIA ​​and to question the entire integrity of our esteemed organization.

The FIA's ethics committee cleared Bensalem this week after an investigation it said lasted 30 days and included interviews with 11 witnesses, including himself.

Ben Salim wrote to FIA members: These events happened with a clear purpose; Striking at the heart of leadership and undermining the foundations of our federation.

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