US EditionAlmost 40 Automobile Clubs Throw Support Towards FIA President Ben Sulayem
- Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the 63-year-old incumbent FIA president, seeks re-election at the December general assembly in Uzbekistan.
- Ben Sulayem’s campaign follows a turbulent first term marred by controversy and age-related eligibility disputes involving rival candidates.
- Almost 40 automobile clubs, mainly from the Americas, including FIA vice-president Fabiana Ecclestone, have publicly endorsed Ben Sulayem’s re-election bid.
- Ben Sulayem criticized Formula 1’s financial structure, stating “Unfair deals have been made against us” and highlighting pay imbalances between drivers, teams, and the FIA.
- The widespread support and accelerated campaigning suggest Ben Sulayem’s chances of winning another term have strengthened despite ongoing disputes within the sport.
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Shenanigans behind the race for FIA presidency
Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s four year term as president of the FIA is drawing to an end come November this year. The Emirati succeeded the retiring John Todt back in 2021, winning a comprehensive two thirds of the vote to become the first head of the FIA not from an Formula One background in almost half…
FIA News: Beating Ben Sulayem 'will not be easy'
(GMM) It will not be “easy” to dethrone FIA’s current president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. That’s the admission of the man most likely to take on the current boss of F1’s governing … Read More The post FIA News: Beating Ben Sulayem ‘will not be easy’ – Sainz Sr. appeared first on AutoRacing1.com.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem gains backing from 36 FIA-affiliated clubs
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has secured the backing of 36 affiliated automobile clubs, signalling strong support for his ongoing leadership within the federation. Ben Sulayem’s tenure has been marked by controversy, including the ousting of key figures, the exclusion of FIA members from meetings, and a public clash with Formula 1 drivers over the use of profanity. However, the Emirati has now received widespread support from several clubs…
Ben Sulayem moves closer to second FIA presidency term with backing from key figures
Current FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s bid for a second presidency term appears on track, with several key figures penning their support for the Emirati. As the days count down, only one main challenger has emerged against Ben Sulayem, and that is Carlos Sainz Sr. The Spaniard has voiced his interest in running for the... The post Ben Sulayem moves closer to second FIA presidency term with backing from key figures appeared first on Motorsp…
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