Ben Sulayem’s re-election as FIA president confirmed as no rival candidate stands | Components 1

Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been formally confirmed because the winner of the 2025 FIA presidential election.

The 64-year-old’s re-election was thought of a formality as he confronted no rival candidate.

Three people beforehand introduced they might stand in opposition to him. Nevertheless not one of the potential rival candidates had been capable of fulfil the phrases of the FIA’s election guidelines.

The FIA requires all candidates to pick out potential vice presidents from six completely different areas. Nevertheless it solely authorized a single candidate for South America, successfully which means just one presidential ticket might be put ahead.

Because the South American candidate, Fabiana Ecclestone, is a supporter of Ben Sulayem, none of his rivals had been capable of prepare an authorized listing of candidates and subsequently couldn’t stand. Ecclestone is the spouse of former Components 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone.

One potential candidate, Laura Villars, introduced authorized motion in opposition to the FIA in Paris. It is because of start hearings in February.

The FIA first confirmed the election of Ben Sulayem and his crew in a press release which learn: “A brilliant majority of the FIA Common Meeting has re-elected Mohammed Ben Sulayem as President of the FIA for a second four-year time period, along with Malcolm Wilson OBE, Tim Shearman and Carmelo Sanz de Barros.”

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Ben Sulayem named Wilson as the brand new FIA deputy president for sport earlier this yr after Robert Reid resigned in protest at new confidentiality agreements launched by the governing physique. Reid was a part of Ben Sulayem’s 2021 election-winning crew when he defeat rival candidate Graham Stoker.

“Members have additionally elected the brand new World Council for Vehicle Mobility and Tourism and World Motor Sport Council, who will serve till the 2029 Common Meeting elections,” the FIA added.

Ben Sulayem thanked his supporters after his re-election was confirmed. “We’ve overcome many obstacles however right here at the moment, collectively, we’re stronger than ever,” he stated. “It’s actually an honour to be FIA President, and I’m dedicated to persevering with to ship for the FIA, for motorsport, for mobility, and for our member golf equipment in each area world wide.”

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