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The FIA president has proposed a major shake-up to the rules to further cement his power, it has been reported.
It has been reported that Mohammed Ben Sulayem is proposing significant changes to FIA rules in order to solidify his hold on power.
The FIA president aims to move up the deadline for declaring election candidacy, potentially preventing opponents from challenging him and gaining more influence over the FIA Senate.
One proposed clause requires candidates for FIA president to have unblemished professional integrity, aligning with existing requirements for other FIA positions.
Currently, the FIA nominations committee assesses presidential candidates for conflicts of interest, a duty that could shift under the suggested changes.
These modifications may impact Carlos Sainz Sr’s eligibility to run for office due to the conflict of interest posed by his son, Carlos Sainz Jr, competing in Formula 1 for Williams.
