US EditionFIA deputy president resigns in protest at how the auto racing governing body is run
- Robert Reid resigned on April 10, 2025, from his position as FIA Deputy President for Sport.
- Growing frustrations regarding the FIA's operational standards and governance led to Reid's departure.
- Reid cited decisions bypassing established structures and a lack of proper consultation as key issues.
- Reid stated the FIA's move was "the final breach of trust and due process" and could carry legal risk.
- Reid's exit casts doubts on Ben Sulayem's leadership and could reignite concerns among F1 figures.
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In the midst of tensions in the International Automobile Federation (FIA), Robert Reid, vice president of the governing body of car racing series such as Formula 1 resigned. The decision, which was communicated through a shared communiqué on social networks, is given in a context of criticism of Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s presidency. “After a deep reflection, I have made the difficult decision to resign as FIA’s vice president of sport,” said Reid, …
·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Perthshire's Robert Reid resigns top FIA role in latest blow to motorsport governing body
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·Dundee, United Kingdom
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