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F1 Drama After Whistleblower Accuses FIA President of Shenanigans

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The alleged action was attributed toward influencing the results of the Formula 1 event. According to BBC Sport , Ben Sulayem was said to have intervened to overturn a time penalty issued to Fernando Alonso during the race. However, it’s not entirely clear what actions he took and whether this constituted him overstepping.