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Ben Sulayem Re-elected Amid Controversy; FIA Reports €4.7M Profit

12/13/2025

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Ben Sulayem Reelected

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the FIA President, was re-elected for a second term after a controversial Tashkent election criticized by Tim Mayer.
The sole candidacy arose from a rule requiring vice-presidents from each FIA region, leaving no viable challengers.
Laura Villars faces a February 2026 hearing.
Despite the controversy, the FIA reported a €4.7 million profit for 2024.

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Sainz Considers Presidency

Carlos Sainz, a double World Rally champion, considered running for FIA president.
The candidates included Tim Mayer, Laura Villars, and Virginie Philpott, with the FIA saying the process was transparent.
Fabiana Ecclestone from South America was the only eligible vice-president candidate.
Villars challenged the election process on December 12 in Uzbekistan.
Ben Sulayem was re-elected.

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Ben Sulayem Reelected

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the FIA President, was re-elected for a second term after a controversial Tashkent election criticized by Tim Mayer.
The sole candidacy arose from a rule requiring vice-presidents from each FIA region, leaving no viable challengers.
Laura Villars faces a February 2026 hearing.
Despite the controversy, the FIA reported a €4.7 million profit for 2024.

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