Overview

• The FIA published 29 eligible World Motor Sport Council candidates, with Fabiana Ecclestone the only South American and already on Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s ticket.
• Presidential bids must include seven regional vice presidents drawn from the WMSC list, and the same person cannot appear on more than one presidential slate.
• Rivals Tim Mayer, Laura Villars and Virginie Philippot have not presented qualifying teams as the October 24 submission deadline approaches.
• If no compliant slate is filed, Ben Sulayem would face no opponent and be confirmed for a second four‑year term at the December 12 General Assembly in Tashkent.
• The FIA says the Nominations Committee ran a June 13–September 19 window for WMSC applications and, citing neutrality, will not comment on individual candidacies.