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FIA President Pushes Removal of Term Limits Ahead of Vote

5/28/2026

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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem of the United Arab Emirates has proposed amending the FIA statutes to eliminate presidential term limits.
The amendment would let Sulayem, 64, stay beyond the current 12-year cap that limits presidents to two four-year terms.
The proposal will be debated and voted at the FIA General Assembly next month, requiring approval by the World Councils and the General Assembly, according to an FIA spokesperson.

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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem of the United Arab Emirates has proposed amending the FIA statutes to eliminate presidential term limits.
The amendment would let Sulayem, 64, stay beyond the current 12-year cap that limits presidents to two four-year terms.
The proposal will be debated and voted at the FIA General Assembly next month, requiring approval by the World Councils and the General Assembly, according to an FIA spokesperson.