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Ben Sulayem Secures Second FIA Term Amidst Election Challenge
12 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Mohammed Ben Sulayem secured a second four-year term as FIA president.
- He was re-elected unopposed after rivals withdrew, citing election rules.
- Legal challenges against the FIA election rules were ongoing in French courts.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem has secured a second four-year term as president of the FIA, world motorsport's governing body, a position he will hold until 2029. The 64-year-old Emirati was re-elected unopposed at the FIA's annual general assembly in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, having first taken office in December 2021.
His unopposed re-election followed the withdrawal of potential rivals, who cited the FIA's election requirements as being difficult to fulfill. One challenger, Laura Villars, launched legal action in French courts to contest the rules, although a recent court ruling allowed the election to proceed as scheduled. A further hearing is anticipated in February 2025.
Ben Sulayem, a former rally driver, thanked the FIA members for their trust and expressed his commitment to continuing his work for motorsport, mobility, and the organization's global member clubs. The FIA stated the election process was robust and transparent, reflecting the federation's democratic principles.
