Mohammed Ben Sulayem says "No FIA, no Formula 1" as he seeks to change engine rules for 2029

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has asserted the governing body's indispensable role in Formula 1, stating 'No FIA, no Formula 1' in a Forbes interview released on May 14, 2026, recorded ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. He criticised the current engine regulations as 'unsatisfactory, exorbitant and highly complex,' and signalled plans to implement replacement engine rules by 2029, one year before the current regulations are set to expire in 2030. Ben Sulayem emphasised that while Liberty Media drives commercial success, the FIA's regulatory authority remains essential to the sport's existence.