Ben Sulayem reportedly wants to help Alonso

RaceFans reported Mohammed Ben Sulayem wants rules changes to help Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin, though no FIA change was confirmed.

RaceFans reported FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said he wants rules changes that would help give Fernando Alonso a more competitive Aston Martin. Based on the supplied material, no FIA rule change has been confirmed, so the comments remain a reported position rather than settled policy.

The report comes during a difficult 2026 campaign for Alonso, who was 19th in the drivers' championship on three points. The Spaniard, born on 29 July 1981, has entered 432 Formula 1 races and won 32 times.

Aston Martin has competed in eight active Formula 1 seasons across 1959-2026 and has yet to score a race win or a constructors' title. That record adds context to why any reported discussion about changes to improve the team's competitiveness would attract attention.