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A French court has ruled that the FIA presidential vote is clear to go ahead later this month, but judges will hear allegations of potential irregularities surrounding the election system early next year
The French court has ruled that the FIA presidential vote will proceed later this month, but will hear allegations of irregularities next year. Laura Villars’ emergency hearing in the Paris Judicial Court addressed complaints that the election process was unfair due to rivals’ inability to put themselves forward against Mohammed Ben Sulayem. No one except Ben Sulayem could form the required full Presidential List to qualify, leading to the emergency hearing seeking to halt the election until further ruling. Judge Chapuis allowed the election to continue on December 12 but scheduled a detailed examination for February 16, 2026. Villars’ lawyer Robin Binsard stated that the case against the FIA will continue, focusing on issues like candidate selection transparency and election process compliance with FIA’s governance principles. The FIA expressed approval of the French court’s decision to proceed with the election at the upcoming FIA General Assemblies in Uzbekistan, emphasizing their commitment to discussing crucial global motorsport and automotive mobility matters with member clubs.
