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M-Sport founder and rallying icon Malcolm Wilson, OBE, has officially been appointed as FIA Deputy President for Sport.
M-Sport founder Malcolm Wilson, OBE, has been appointed as FIA Deputy President for Sport after a vote at the FIA General Assembly in Macau.
Nominated by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in April, Wilson succeeds Robert Reid, who resigned due to concerns about FIA’s standards.
Wilson, a prominent figure in British motorsport, won a decisive majority in the vote, confirming his new role in the governing body.
Wilson expressed his enthusiasm for the position, stating he is eager to contribute to the future of motorsport and enhance championships.
Ben Sulayem praised Wilson’s extensive experience in motorsport and highlighted the importance of his role in advancing the organization’s mission.
The FIA General Assembly also approved Sulayem’s proposed statutes and changes to the ethics code by significant margins, strengthening the organization’s framework.
