Milan, 12 December (LaPresse) – Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been re-elected president of the FIA. Ben Sulayem was effectively the only candidate in this year's elections, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, ahead of the 2025 awards ceremony. The Emirati will serve a second four-year term, having been elected for the first time in 2021 with 61.62% of the vote. ‘Thank you to all our FIA members for voting in such large numbers and for placing your trust in me once again,’ said Ben Sulayem. ‘We have overcome many obstacles, but today, together, we are stronger than ever. It is truly an honour to be president of the FIA, and I am committed to continuing to give my all for the FIA, for motorsport, for mobility and for our affiliated clubs in every region of the world,’ he added. The 64-year-old Ben Sulayem initially had more challengers this time around, namely former FIA commissioner Tim Mayer, driver Laura Villars and Virginie Philippot, a model and influencer. None of them were able to run due to the rule requiring each candidate to form a team of seven vice-presidents from the FIA's six global regions. The only eligible vice-president from South America, Fabiana Ecclestone, pledged her support to Ben Sulayem, effectively rendering all others ineligible.
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