Mohammed bin Sulayem strives to put stilts in carts.
Mohammed bin Sulayem proposed a rule change. PDO
Chairman of Fia Mohammed bin Sulayem has proposed that motorsport’s governing body repeal the current section that places a limit on chairman terms.
Among other things, they reported on the matter BBC Sport and Motorsport website.
If the rule change is approved, the 64-year-old Emirati leader could continue as FIA chairman beyond the current 12-year term.
According to the current rules, the chairman’s term of office is four years, and a person can serve a maximum of three terms.
– The purpose of the proposal is to create a uniform line regarding terms of office in all Fia bodies, similar to the world councils and the senate at the moment, the spokesperson commented.
According to the BBC, changing the rules will be discussed and voted on at the Fia General Assembly to be held in June. According to the British Broadcasting Corporation, the proposal is expected to pass among the members.
Bin Sulayem is a familiar sight in the F1 pits. PDO
The current three-term limit was introduced by bin Sulayem’s predecessor By Jean Todt during. Todt, on the other hand, followed in the task Max Mosleywho led the FIA from 1993 to 2009.
More baubles for the cart
According to the BBC, there are also other rule changes under consideration that could make it difficult for new chairman candidates to run for office.
In the future, candidates would be required to have significant experience in Fia’s operations, and in addition, they would have to submit a list of their vice-presidential candidates already 100 days before the election instead of the current 49 days.
Bin Sulayem was elected chairman of Fia in 2021 and for a further term in December 2025. In the elections held in December, bin Sulayem took advantage of a loophole found in the rules and thus prevented anyone from running against him.
Considered to be Bin Sulayem’s toughest challenger in the elections Tim Mayer ultimately did not get his candidacy accepted due to the bylaws. The candidate’s list of vice-presidents should have included a representative from all six continental organizations of Fia.
The problem was the representation of South America, because there was only one available Fabiana Ecclestonewho had already committed himself as a supporter of bin Sulayem. Fabiana is a long-time F1 influencer Bernie Ecclestone spouse.