Overview

• Mohammed Ben Sulayem will stand for re-election as FIA president at the December general assembly.
• Former steward Tim Mayer announced his rival candidacy this week, accusing Sulayem of centralizing power and undermining transparency.
• The FIA president has held exploratory discussions with a Chinese manufacturer about a prospective 12th F1 team, though no formal bid has been submitted.
• Sulayem is advocating a switch to V8 engines running on fully sustainable fuel by 2029 to reduce costs and boost the sport’s appeal.
• Established teams warn that Cadillac’s 2026 entry is already straining budgets by recruiting key staff from existing outfits.