Overview

• Robert Reid resigned as FIA deputy president for sport on April 10, 2025, citing a fundamental breakdown in governance standards.
• Reid criticized decisions being made behind closed doors, bypassing established structures and undermining transparency within the organization.
• His resignation follows mounting internal discontent and a series of high-profile departures during Mohammed Ben Sulayem's tenure as president.
• Former FIA CEO Natalie Robyn and Motorsport UK chair David Richards have echoed concerns over structural issues and decision-making processes at the FIA.
• Reid’s departure intensifies scrutiny of Ben Sulayem's leadership as he faces re-election in December, with calls for greater accountability and reform growing louder.