Overview

• National motor sport clubs from the Americas were joined by FIA members in the MENA and African regions in letters encouraging Ben Sulayem to pursue a second term
• Carlos Sainz Sr has confirmed he is exploring a bid for the presidency but admitted it will not be easy to unseat an incumbent with such widespread support
• Under Ben Sulayem’s leadership the FIA returned to an operating profit of €4.7 million after inheriting a double-digit financial loss
• The presidential election is scheduled for December 12, 2025 in Uzbekistan and requires candidates to secure a majority of votes and assemble a management ticket with regional vice-presidents
• His tenure has drawn criticism over governance from figures including deputy president Robert Reid and former CEO Natalie Robyn, both of whom resigned citing transparency concerns