Ben Sulayem’s re-election as FIA boss challenged by candidate Villars
Swiss racing driver Laura Villars filed legal action Wednesday against motorsport’s governing body to challenge the FIA election rules, which effectively prevent her or any other candidate from running against incumbent president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
The legal summons, seen by AFP, requests a Paris court “to order the suspension of the FIA presidential election (on December 12) until a ruling is made” over the dispute. A court hearing is set for November 10.
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Published on Oct 29, 2025