P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A fourth candidate has entered the race for the FIA presidency – a former international model.
Journalist and former international model Virginie Philippot has declared her candidacy for the FIA presidency, joining Laura Villars as the second woman competing against Mohammed Ben Sulayem and Tim Mayer in the upcoming election in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Philippot, with experience in beauty pageants but lacking racing background, aims to bring inclusivity and diversity to motorsport, pushing for a bold and united FIA that represents every voice and story.
She believes in opening doors that have been closed for too long and fostering a truly inclusive environment for all passionate individuals in the motorsport world.
While the bids of Philippot and Villars are not expected to be front-runners, Ben Sulayem remains the favorite for another term as the FIA president, following his succession of Jean Todt in 2021.
