Ben Sulayem dismisses allegations of bias within the FIA.

      "They can be strict, but they must be impartial."

      FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has dismissed claims that Formula 1 stewards are prejudiced against specific drivers or nationalities amid the controversy in Zandvoort. Franco Colapinto and Arvid Lindblad faced penalties for overtaking during yellow flags following Max Verstappen's crash on the opening lap, which drew criticism from drivers, fans, and analysts, including Colapinto's primary sponsor.

      During the FIA American Congress in Buenos Aires, Ben Sulayem noted that allegations of bias are not limited to Argentina. "I’ve heard others claim they’re biased toward different people," he remarked. "Some believe the FIA is biased against the British, but we are not biased against them."

      He stated that the governing body is enhancing steward training and intends to rotate officials more extensively. "We are requesting names from the sporting authorities in each country to prepare the stewards, because we will be rotating the sporting stewards."

      Ben Sulayem emphasized that the standard should be straightforward. "They can be strict, but they must be impartial," he stated. "Fairness is the mission of the FIA." He also pledged to reach out directly to Colapinto. "I'll personally call Franco. I'll listen to what he has to say."