Tensions between F1 and the FIA have escalated in a severe and frankly absurd manner with an extraordinary legal letter sent to the governing body, after remarks made by president Mohammed Ben Sulayem on Twitter. Intervention from the legal heads of F1 itself and F1’s owner Liberty Media is a remarkable turn of events and an escalation in a long-running dispute between the championship and the FIA. At a time when F1 has a bigger profile than ever, there’s a clear divide between its biggest stakeholders. Which is why even a few tweets are now enough to spark major controversy. 0:00 Ben Sulayem's tweets 0:47 What the president did 2:55 F1's punchy response 4:38 Why it’s absurd but serious #F1 #FIA #F12023 Subscribe: http://the-race.com/youtube_subscribe Website: http://the-race.com/ Twitter: @wearetherace Instagram: @wearetherace Facebook: http://facebook.com/wearetherace Podcasts: http://the-race.com/podcasts Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, please also hit