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F1 Drama After Whistleblower Accuses FIA President of Shenanigans

The Truth About Cars

According to BBC Sport , Ben Sulayem was said to have intervened to overturn a time penalty issued to Fernando Alonso during the race. A 10-second penalty was issued when the Aston Martin crew touched Alonso’s car while it was enduring a separate 5-second penalty in the pit lane — something that is explicitly against the rules.

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The Automotive Update: Risk of further automotive job cuts

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In the UK, Nissan has cancelled night shifts on one production line at its Sunderland plant, according to the BBC. Aston Martin has also said it will cut around 5% of its global staff, as reported by Reuters. The venture is targeting automotive, aerospace and marine power cell production in 2026.