'Son of FIA president killed in road accident'
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- GPblog.com
Sad news, Saif Muhammad bin Salim, the son of FIA president has died in a car accident, according to several media reports from the Middle East, especially from the United Arab Emirates, the country of origin of both.
The descendant of Mohammed Ben Sulayem was a racing driver himself. He was part of his country's Formula 4 field. He competed in two seasons, competing in eight races in 2016 and 2017. In 2016, he finished 14th in the championship. His best result on the grid was eighth and in the race seventh.
According to various media, the young driver was involved in a car accident on Tuesday and could not overcome his injuries.