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Laura Villars has announced her bid to become FIA president, but who is the little-known Swiss racing driver?
28-year-old Swiss racing driver Laura Villars has entered the race for the FIA presidency, joining Mohammed Ben Sulayem and Tim Mayer.
Despite launching her candidacy, no official application has been received by the FIA, which is necessary to get onto the election ballot in Uzbekistan.
Villars made her racing debut in 2023 in the Ultimate Cup Series and UAE Formula 4 before progressing to Saudi Arabia Formula 4 in 2024.
She is described as a passionate entrepreneur and committed racing driver with a business and luxury background, having founded her own management company and focusing on excellence and ambition.
Currently competing in the Ligier European Series, Villars has earned two points with a best finish of 10th after four rounds and seven races, driving the JS P4 machine alongside Dario Cabanelas.
