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FIA President’s Reign of Terror Unveiled: Explosive Accusations and Presidential Showdown

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
July 15, 2025
in Motorsports
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FIA President’s Reign of Terror Unveiled: Explosive Accusations and Presidential Showdown

Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - April 12, 2025 FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem is pictured during qualifying REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

In a shocking turn of events within the FIA, accusations of incompetence and regression have been hurled at the supporters of FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. The motorsport community is gearing up for a fierce showdown in the upcoming months, leading to the presidential elections in Uzbekistan on December 12.

The current FIA administration under Ben Sulayem is under fire, with critics claiming that the organization has been “going backwards” during his tenure. The clash has intensified with prominent figures like Motorsport UK chairman David Richards openly expressing their disappointment and siding with opposition candidate Tim Mayer.

Richards, who initially backed Ben Sulayem’s presidency bid in 2021, now feels betrayed by the lack of transparency, accountability, and integrity promised by the current president. The rift between Richards and Ben Sulayem came to a head when Richards was denied entry to an FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting for refusing to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Voicing his concerns, Richards emphasized the need to uphold the original principles and manifesto that initially garnered his support for Ben Sulayem. He stressed the importance of a professionally managed FIA with transparent and democratic processes, criticizing the regression witnessed in recent years.

The entry of Tim Mayer into the presidential race has added fuel to the fire, with Mayer accusing Ben Sulayem of fostering a “reign of terror” and painting a misleading picture of progress, financial stability, and integrity within the FIA. Mayer’s candidacy has sparked crucial debates and discussions about the future direction of the organization.

Richards has clarified that supporting Mayer is not a personal vendetta but a quest to hold the FIA leadership accountable for delivering on their promises. The upcoming election presents an opportunity for a much-needed discourse on the achievements, shortcomings, and necessary reforms within the FIA.

As the motorsport world braces for a seismic shift in leadership, the clash between supporters of Ben Sulayem and advocates for change is set to escalate in the run-up to the decisive election day. Stay tuned for more updates on this gripping saga that could reshape the landscape of international motorsport governance.

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