Overview

• Philippot, 33, announced her bid on Instagram, calling for an FIA that is "bold, diverse, and united" and emphasizing inclusivity, transparency and female participation.
• Her entry adds to a slate that includes incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem, American challenger Tim Mayer and Swiss racer Laura Villars.
• The decisive vote is scheduled for December in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, according to the latest reports.
• Mayer launched his campaign in July and has criticized the current leadership as a "tyranny," while Villars says she brings a "new vision" with a strong team behind her.
• Villars outlines priorities of greater transparency, more democracy, youth support, sustainability and stronger roles for member clubs, as Ben Sulayem is still viewed by outlets as the favorite for re-election.