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Motor sport’s world governing body has had its say.
The FIA has addressed the allegation that its election process is “flawed” following the withdrawal of the main candidate to challenge Mohammed Ben Sulayem for the presidency.
Ben Sulayem is now set to run unopposed in the December 12 election, securing a second term after succeeding Jean Todt in late 2021.
Former FIA steward Mayer exited the race and criticized the election process as “flawed”, accusing the FIA of creating an “illusion of democracy” in the presidential election.
Mayer was hindered by rules dictating that candidates must have specific supporters, drawn from an approved list and diverse regions, which impacted his ability to run against Ben Sulayem.
The FIA defended its processes, emphasizing transparency and adherence to established rules outlined in its statutes and regulations, emphasizing that the requirements for the 2025 elections have been publicly available and communicated to all members.
Candidates have been provided ample time to meet the criteria for candidacy, with detailed information on the requirements for the presidential list and World Councils being available on the FIA’s website since June 13.
