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Malcolm Wilson Nominated as FIA Deputy President for Sport

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem selects veteran rally figure to address governance concerns following Robert Reid's resignation.

Formula One F1 - Italian Grand Prix - Circuit of Monza, Monza, Italy - August 30, 2018   General view of the FiA logo   REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini
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Overview

  • Malcolm Wilson, a former rally driver and M-Sport founder, has been officially nominated for the role of FIA deputy president for sport.
  • The nomination follows Robert Reid's resignation on April 10, citing governance failures under FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
  • Wilson brings over four decades of motorsport experience, including leading M-Sport to three World Rally Championship
  • FIA members will vote on Wilson's nomination at the Extraordinary General Assemblies in Macau this June.
  • Wilson has expressed his commitment to supporting FIA's mission and advancing the sport at both grassroots and professional levels.