Apr.26 Charges of sexism against FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem are ramping up. The controversial new head of Formula 1's governing body has taken a conspicuously lower profile since quotes emerged of him declaring in 2001 that men are 'smarter' than women. The saga hit a high gear when interim FIA secretary general Shaila-Ann Rao, a former lawyer to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, lost her job. But now, the Daily Telegraph reports that Rao authored a letter accusing Ben Sulayem of 'numerous instances' not only of sexist behaviour but also bullying. The newspaper also said 'dozens' of FIA officials who back her claim, including one who saw the president 'shouting' at Rao. One source said:...
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