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FIA presidential candidates confirmed…but there’s only one man standing
The FIA has announced Mohammed Ben Sulayem as the sole candidate for the upcoming presidential vote in December.
Several names were initially linked to the FIA presidency bid, such as Tim Mayer and Laura Villars.
Mayer withdrew from the race in October, citing concerns about transparency within the FIA, while Villars raised issues about the election process.
Villars argued that the rules effectively made it impossible for anyone but Ben Sulayem to stand due to strict requirements for the presidential list composition.
The FIA insists that their election processes are transparent and democratic, although some questions remain regarding the lack of alternative candidates.
The complex rules for the presidential list, especially the specific geographical representation required for the vice-presidents for sport, have limited options for potential candidates.
Ultimately, the unique circumstances surrounding the composition of the presidential list have led Mohammed Ben Sulayem to be the only candidate for the FIA presidency.
