Ben Sulayem pushes to keep Alonso in Formula 1
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has held talks involving Fernando Alonso and Lawrence Stroll as he tries to keep Alonso in Formula 1. Reports say he is also working on a rules concession plan aimed at helping Honda make faster progress.
Multiple outlets reported that FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is making efforts to persuade Fernando Alonso to remain in Formula 1. PlanetF1 said Ben Sulayem held urgent talks with Alonso and Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll, amid suggestions Alonso could be considering life after F1.
The Race reported that Ben Sulayem is working on a fresh rules concession plan intended to accelerate Honda's progress. According to that report, the plan is part of an effort to help keep Alonso in F1.
BBC Sport quoted Ben Sulayem as saying it would be "not acceptable" for Alonso to leave Formula 1 while he is in an uncompetitive position. Together, the reports point to a concerted push from the FIA president to convince Alonso to continue.
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