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Mohammed Ben Sulayem Officially Re-Elected As FIA President After Controversial Process

Mohammed Ben Sulayem has officially been re-elected president of the FIA after a controversial process. Ben Sulayem now begins a second four-year term, having replaced Jean Todt at the end of 2021, though the route to re-election has come under intense scrutiny.

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FIA presidential election to go ahead as Paris court orders trial

Next week’s FIA presidential election is set to go ahead with incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem running unopposed, but whether the election result will stand is uncertain A Paris court has ruled Laura Villars’ challenge against the FIA will proceed to trial but won’t prevent next week’s presidential election from being held.

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 29

Presidential candidate Laura Villars sues FIA over undemocratic election

Paris court to first rule on dispute as early as 10 November FIA presidential candidate Laura Villars is suing the federation over its democratic standards, with a first hearing set for 10 November.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / October 17

Mohammed Ben Sulayem Set For FIA Presidential Re-Election As Main Challenger Launches Scathing Attack

Mohammed Ben Sulayem is set to win re-election as president of world motorsport's governing body, the FIA, unopposed. Main challenger Tim Mayer has announced

Formula One News / BBC Sport / October 10

Ben Sulayem set to stand unopposed in FIA election

Incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem is poised to stand unopposed in December's election for the presidency of motorsport's governing body.

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 8

Why FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem looks set to win re-election unopposed

Ironclad support for reigning FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in South America looks set to cement his December re-election The hopes of any candidates dislodging incumbent FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in December look all but gone, as it appears none of his rivals will be able to submit an eligible team.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 28

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem urges caution on F1 sprint expansion

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem discusses the possibility of increasing the number of Formula 1 sprint races FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / September 23

Formula 1 News: Ben Sulayem pushes back on Domenicali’s F1 vision

(GMM) FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem (pictured) has pushed back against Formula 1’s Liberty Media-led push for more sprints, shorter grands prix, and even reverse grids.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / September 18

Surprise Third Candidate Joins Race For FIA Presidency

Racing driver Laura Villars has announced she will become the third candidate to become president of the FIA. The presidency of the global motorsport governing body takes place on December 12, 2025 during the FIA's General Assembly in the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / September 15

Formula 1 News: Russia GP axe was FOM’s call, says Ben Sulayem

(GMM) FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem (pictured) has insisted Formula 1’s governing body was not behind the decision to drop the Russian GP. Speaking to Sweden’s Expressen, the controversial head … Read More

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / September 7

Formula 1 News: Domenicali pushes back on Ben Sulayem’s 12th team idea

(GMM) Stefano Domenicali (pictured) has poured cold water on FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s suggestion that Formula 1’s grid could expand to 24 cars.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / September 6

The V8 Engine Saga: Formula 1’s Glorious Noise on Hold

Well, folks, it looks like we’ll have to keep our earplugs in for a little while longer. The glorious, soul-shaking scream of a V8 engine won’t be returning to Formula 1 just yet.

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Formula One News / Motorsport / September 6

FIA's V8 push delayed after F1 engine meeting called off

A meeting next week in London to discuss a switch to V8 engines as soon as 2029 has been called off Formula 1 is unlikely to switch to V8 power units before the original 2031 timeframe after an engine meeting in London to try and fast-track the switch was called off by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / September 5

FIA boss abandons plan to change F1 engines for 2029

An attempt by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to change Formula 1's engine rules for 2029 founders on opposition from manufacturers.

Formula One News / HITC / July 20

Toto Wolff changes his stance on a Mohammed Ben Sulayem F1 decision he once opposed

Toto Wolff has never been one to hold back his opinions on the major talking points in Formula 1. Wolff has built a strong reputation in business, and his involvement with Mercedes has helped turn them into one of the sport’s most dominant teams.

Formula One News / SportsMole / April 11

FIA's Ben Sulayem jetting into Bahrain storm

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is stepping into a turbulent scene in Bahrain after a period of absence - reportedly due to Ramadan. Ben Sulayem will chair a crucial meeting of engine suppliers to discuss a potential revival of V10 engines, a move thought to be driven by Red Bull and Ferrari.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / February 15

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem sets eyes on next target after Cadillac entry

American automaker General Motors will enter Formula 1 in 2026 with its Cadillac brand. This will mark the eleventh team on the grid. Now, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has revealed that he is now trying to lure in another team in the near future.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / February 8

Mohammed Ben Sulayem declares ‘new blood’ to enter FIA after controversial 2024 F1 season

Formula 1 will undergo massive changes in the 2025 season, especially within FIA and stewards. The sport and the FIA have continued to work together to ensure that the controversies of 2024 are not repeated again.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 11

British F1 Media Become Fresh Target Of FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has targeted the British media for being "unfair" to him. The 2024 season saw several controversies involving the FIA and Ben Sulayem, particularly regarding drivers swearing on camera.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 16

'For Christ’s sake!’ Ex-F1 team boss urges Mohammed Ben Sulayem to get a grip over handling of FIA

Since taking office in 2021, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been scrutinized for his questionable decisions. With the regulatory body passing controversial statute changes recently, fingers have been pointed at the FIA.

Formula One News / Motorsports on SI / October 14, 2024

FIA President Sends Waning To Formula 1 Management - 'Let's Just Be Sensible And Logical'

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has warned that adding another race to the Formula 1 calendar would add significant pressure on the drivers and the governing body, which already operates at full capacity.

Formula One News / Motorsports on SI / October 9, 2024

FIA President Reinforces Authority Over Formula 1 to FOM - 'Understand What Our Mission Is'

As the FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem eyes a second term in the 2025 elections, he has spoken out on the governing body's authority over Formula One Management (FOM), calling for more mature behavior amidst ongoing rumors of a split between the FIA and FOM.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / October 6, 2024

Mohammed Ben Sulayem Opens Invitation For FIA Presidency Race As Term Expiry Looms

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the current President of the FIA, claims he is open to competing against others in his upcoming re-election campaign for the coveted role.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / March 20, 2024

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem breaks SILENCE on allegations of attempting to withhold Las Vegas GP

Formula 1 has been going through a period of controversies. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been accused of two severe actions. Firstly, the Emirati was alleged to have interfered with an F1 race result last season.