Mohammed Ben Sulayem has begun his second time period as FIA president.
“Over the previous 4 years, the FIA has undergone a wide-ranging transformation, enhancing governance, operations and restoring the monetary well being of the federation,” stated the FIA in its press launch. “These adjustments have strengthened the FIA’s place because the world’s governing physique for motorsport and the main authority on secure, sustainable, and inexpensive mobility.
“Underneath Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s management the FIA has reversed a €-24.0m loss in 2021 to a sturdy working results of €4.7m in 2024, the strongest monetary outcome the federation has seen in nearly 10 years. In the present day on the FIA Annual Normal Assemblies, the FIA introduced a 2025 working outcome forecast of €4.4m, displaying continued momentum and sustained monetary enchancment. This renewed stability has enabled elevated long-term funding in Member Golf equipment and strategic programmes worldwide.
“Underpinning this momentum is wider institutional reform during the last 4 years, with strengthened budgetary self-discipline, enhanced exterior audit processes and modernised governance buildings, leading to larger transparency, accountability {and professional} requirements throughout the organisation.
“Along with these reforms, the FIA has established a industrial operate and strengthened its world institutional identification throughout each motorsport and mobility, increasing regional growth exercise, supporting grassroots participation, and deepening engagement with worldwide companions on security, sustainable mobility and the way forward for transport.
“Thanks to all our FIA Members for voting in outstanding numbers and putting your belief in me as soon as once more,” stated Ben Sulayem. “We’ve overcome many obstacles however right here immediately, collectively, we’re stronger than ever.
“It’s actually an honour to be FIA President, and I’m dedicated to persevering with to ship for the FIA, for motorsport, for mobility, and for our Member Golf equipment in each area all over the world. The election was carried out consistent with the FIA’s statutes via a sturdy and clear voting course of, reflecting the democratic foundations of the federation and the collective voice of its world membership.”
As beforehand reported, Ben Sulayem went into the election unchallenged attributable to the truth that the possible candidates, Tim Mayer, Virginie Philippot and Laura Villars have been unable to acquire the requisite assist below the just lately established guidelines.
Nevertheless, earlier this month the Paris Judicial Courtroom deemed that Villars problem to the election course of ought to proceed to a full trial, that means that whereas immediately’s election may go forward the outcome could not stand.
A primary listening to is scheduled for 16 February 2026.
