More controversy for FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem after old sexist comments emerge

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has found himself at the centre of a sexism storm after comments he made on his old website resurfaced. 
Mohammed Bin Sulayem (UAE)
Mohammed Bin Sulayem (UAE)

Misogynistic views from an archived version of his old website - 📖 - were first revealed in a report by British newspaper on Friday. 

Ben Sulayem is quoted as saying he does “not like women who think they are smarter than men🧸”. 

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According to The Ti♍mes, the website says his likes and dislikes are “basically simple”, with Ben Sulayem stating: “I love the desert and I love meeting real people.” 

It a🌼dds he does not like talking "about money, nor💖 do I like women who think they are smarter than men, for they are not in truth”.

F1’s governing body has responded by saying the sexist comments “do not reflect his beliefs”, citing the 🍬president’s work to encourage women to participate in motorsport. 

"He has a strong record on promoting women and equality in sport, which he is happy to be judged on,” an FIA spokesperson added. "It was a central part of his manifesto and actions taken this year and the many years h♏e serv♔ed as vice-president for sport prove this.”

It marks the latest 𝐆controversy surrounding the 61-year-old Emirati, who only assumed office in December 2021, succeeding Jean Todt. 

Earlier this week, Ben Sulayem angered senior F1 off🌞icials by describing a reported $20bn valuation of the sport as “an inflated price tag”🐼 in a series of Tweets. 

In an 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:explosive response, F1 accus൩ed Ben Sulayem of overstepping his remit in making “unacceptable” rema♎rks. 

Ben Sulayem was also criticised as168澳𓄧洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史: “discourteous and unprofessional🍒” by a House of Lords peer for failing to reply to human rights concerns💧. 

Additionally, Ben Sulayem has been at the centre of a 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:stand-off with F1 over Andretti’s proposed 2026 entry. 

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