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Laura Villars Enters FIA Presidency Race, Setting Up Three-Way Contest

She becomes the first woman to seek the role, facing an October 24 filing deadline to qualify for the ballot.

Overview

  • The 28-year-old Swiss driver declared her campaign to challenge incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem alongside former FIA steward Tim Mayer.
  • An FIA spokesperson said the federation has not received an official candidacy application from Villars, a required step for ballot access.
  • Candidates must submit a full presidential list and meet nominations committee requirements under tightened campaign rules.
  • Villars’ manifesto highlights five priorities: empowering member clubs, greater financial and decision-making transparency, an FIA Eco-Performance sustainability label, expanded Women in Motorsport and a Young Leaders Academy, and leadership on sustainable mobility and road safety.
  • The election will be held on December 12, 2025, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, during the FIA General Assembly.