P1racenews AI automatic summary:
There are currently four candidates for the FIA presidency, but it seems Mohammed Ben Sulayem could very soon be the only one standing.
On December 12, votes will be cast to determine the next president of the FIA, with Mohammed Ben Sulayem seeking a second term and facing opposition from Tim Mayer, Laura Villars, and Virginie Philippot.
Candidates must nominate a 10-person team by October 24, including key roles like Senate and deputy presidents, and seven vice presidents for sports, chosen from an FIA-approved list representing various regions.
An issue has arisen as only one South American candidate, Fabiana Ecclestone, is on the list, potentially limiting options for other contenders as individuals cannot feature on multiple slates.
Tim Mayer and Virginie Philippot may face challenges due to this constraint, with Mayer expressing confidence in resolving the matter before submissions close, or else he may be forced to withdraw. Villars seems to be out of the running.
A failure by opposing candidates to register a valid support team in time could result in Ben Sulayem running unopposed for the presidency once again.
