The FIA 's approval was needed for the takeover by US group Liberty Media .
The FIA was also a shareholder in F1 and stood to make an $80 million ( R1. 07bn ) profit .
The FIA 's approval was needed for the takeover by US group Liberty Media , but the FIA was also a shareholder in F1 and stood to make an $80 million ( R1. 07bn ) profit .