News from reliable media outlets is coming in that a leading F1 figure has lost their son in a traffic accident. No detailed report on the accident has surfaced until now. Meanwhile, the family of the deceased has requested some privacy from the fans and followers in this trying time.

F1 and its feeder series have always been dangerous sports. Many drivers have tragically lost their lives after heavy crashes. Such incidents have reduced ever since FIA’s interventions and safety innovations. However, it is sad to learn that the man who lost his son is none other than the FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem himself.

Tributes start pouring in as the news of the FIA president’s son’s sad passing breaks

Ben Sulayem’s son, Saif Ben Sulayem, was a racer back in the day. He raced alongside the likes of Logan Sargeant and Oscar Piastri in the UAE F4. He called it quits on his racing career back in 2016-17 before his father was elected as the president of the FIA.

According to an Al Khaleej report, later confirmed by MSN, “It is scheduled that the body will be buried after the noon prayer today in Al Qusais cemetery in Dubai, while the condolences will be held in the mourning tent in Al Mamzar.”

Have a look at some heartfelt messages that fans posted after learning about Saif’s sad demise.

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One fan urged others to stay away from posting any nasty comments during these tough times.

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Ben Sulayem recently invited F1’s fury when he meddled in the controversies that Liberty Media did not like. He criticized F1 teams for not allowing the entry of Andretti Global in the championship. Later, he dubbed F1’s $20 billion valuation as “inflated” when speculations were running about F1’s possible sale. The comments did not go down well with F1 and Liberty Media, who sent in a letter threatening legal consequences.