Overview

• Former F1 steward Tim Mayer, sacked last November, entered the race on July 3 and accused Ben Sulayem of overseeing a “reign of terror” and concentrating power within the FIA.
• Incumbent president Mohammed Ben Sulayem responded on July 11 by calling Mayer “disconnected” from the organisation and saying the allegations would not derail his campaign.
• The next FIA president will be chosen by 245 national member clubs at the governing body’s annual general assembly on December 12, 2025.
• Sulayem’s first term delivered a financial turnaround for motorsport governance but was overshadowed by high-profile staff dismissals and procedural disputes.
• Mayer’s platform centres on reforms for increased transparency and decentralisation, while Sulayem leverages established club support and ongoing member outreach to secure re-election.