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FIA Deputy President Resigns, Citing Governance Failures

Robert Reid steps down, condemning a lack of transparency and accountability under Mohammed Ben Sulayem's leadership.

Formula One F1 - Italian Grand Prix - Circuit of Monza, Monza, Italy - August 30, 2018 General view of the FiA logo REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini/ File Photo
A flag of the FIA is seen during the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix Media Day at Circuit Zandvoort on September 1, 2022 in Zandvoort, Netherlands.
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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.