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Riccardo Patrese wants an FIA president who can “better understand motor racing”, with elections scheduled for the end of the year.
Riccardo Patrese supports Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s replacement as FIA president, criticizing the incumbent for seeking control over everything. Patrese advocates for a president with a better understanding of motor racing to lead the organization. Ben Sulayem, a former rally driver, has faced controversy during his time as president, despite being well-liked by many federations. Patrese calls for changes in how the FIA governs on-track action in F1 and other championships. The FIA presidential elections, where Tim Mayer challenges Ben Sulayem, will take place on December 12 in Uzbekistan. Mayer aims to end what he calls Ben Sulayem’s “reign of terror,” though others, like Carlos Sainz Sr., have opted out of running against him.
