The FIA mentioned the presidential record necessities apply to previous elections and rebuked former presidential candidate Tim Mayer for his criticism of the election course of.
Mayer has introduced that he’s withdrawing from his bid to battle Mohamed Ben Sulayem in December, citing the requirement that every area have a vice-president accountable for sport as a hindrance to the challenger. Mayer’s criticism was that the record lacked candidates from South America (one) and Africa (two), leaving Ben Sulayem as the one selection.
Mayer known as the method an “phantasm of democracy” and questioned why there was a 27% drop within the variety of candidates on the presidential shortlist in comparison with the final election, however the FIA insisted the foundations had been identified for months and candidates may have ready sooner to have their supporters beneficial to the World Motor Sport Council.
“The FIA presidential election is a structured, democratic course of that ensures equity and integrity at each stage,” an FIA spokesperson mentioned.
“The necessities for the 2025 FIA elections, together with the record of Presidents and the related deadlines and eligibility standards for the World Council, are outlined within the FIA Statutes and Bylaws and are revealed on the FIA web site. Additional info concerning these elections may even be revealed on a devoted web page on the FIA web site from 13 June 2025 and communicated to all FIA members.”
“The necessities concerning the regional illustration of the Vice-President for Sport and the requirement {that a} Vice-President be chosen from the World Motor Sport Council to create the President’s Checklist aren’t new. These standards have been utilized in earlier elections.”
“As anticipated, there are specific steps that should be taken to organize a candidacy for the presidential record and the World Congress. Since detailed info was revealed on June thirteenth, candidates should put together their functions.”
Because of Mayer’s withdrawal and the record of obtainable presidential candidates, present FIA president Ben Sulayem will run unopposed.
