Mohammed Ben Sulayem wants to remove term limits for the FIA ​​presidency

FIA President Mohammed bin Sulayem wants to amend the statutes of motorsport's governing body and remove the current term limit for the presidency. This change would allow the 64-year-old Emirati to remain in office beyond the current twelve-year limit, although this possibility has not been explicitly mentioned. Under the current rules, the presidential term lasts four years and can only be renewed twice, for a maximum of three terms. Re-elected unopposed last December, bin Sulayem could thus extend his reign at the head of the International Automobile Federation.

The proposal will be put to a vote at the FIA ​​General Assembly next month. According to several observers, its adoption seems likely. In a statement relayed by the BBCA spokesperson for the FIA ​​explains that this reform aims to harmonize governance rules between the different bodies of the organization, including the world councils and the Senate.

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This initiative, however, has drawn considerable criticism. Tim Mayer, a former potential candidate for the FIA ​​presidency, believes that term limits are "a fundamental guarantee of good governance." He considers them essential to prevent an excessive concentration of power and ensure leadership renewal.

The debate comes amid already tense tensions surrounding the FIA's governance. Several potential candidates were barred from running in the last election, largely due to rules deemed overly restrictive regarding the composition of the vice-presidential teams. Two further statutory amendments could further complicate the emergence of an opposition in the future.

The previous president, Jean Todt, had introduced the three-term limit. This decision followed the long tenure of Max Mosley, who remained in office from 1993 to 2009, and whose final term had led to increasing tensions with construction companies.

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