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Swiss Racer Laura Villars Enters FIA Presidential Race as First Female Candidate

Her bid refocuses the campaign on governance reform with transparency, inclusion, youth development, and sustainability.

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Overview

  • Villars, 28, announced her run as the third contender, joining incumbent Mohamed Ben Sulayem and former FIA steward Tim Mayer.
  • The FIA presidential election is scheduled for December 12, 2025, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
  • Her five-point manifesto calls for empowering member clubs, stronger financial transparency, an FIA Eco-Performance label, expanded Women in Motorsport programs, and a new FIA Young Leaders Academy.
  • An FIA spokesperson told RacingNews365 the federation had not yet received an official candidacy application from Villars.
  • The Swiss entrepreneur and racing driver competes in the Ligier European Series and previously raced in Formula 4 events in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.