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Senior FIA figures have been warned that the governing body’s credibility is at risk if they vote in support of proposed changes to the statutes put forward by president Mohammed Ben Sulayem
Senior figures within the FIA have received warnings that the organization’s credibility is in jeopardy if they approve the proposed changes to the statutes presented by President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. The FIA General Assembly meeting in Macau this week will decide on several modifications to the statutes, including restrictions on presidential candidates with questionable professional integrity issues in their history. Additional changes involve advancing the deadline for candidate declarations, granting the president more power in appointing Senate members, and potentially adjusting the composition of the World Motor Sport Council. Prior to the vote, the Austrian OAMTC, a founding member club of the FIA, sent a letter cautioning members about the risks associated with supporting the revisions. In the letter, concerns were raised about the FIA’s governance failures, lack of internal debate, and threats to the organization’s credibility compared to other international bodies. The OAMTC highlighted recent controversies and questioned the motives behind the proposed changes, particularly concerning President Ben Sulayem’s potential candidacy benefits. Members were encouraged to reject the statute modifications or request further analysis to avoid actions that could be perceived as favoring the current leadership over the overall well-being of the FIA.
