Change in FIA statutes allows unlimited term for president and consolidates Ben Sulayem’s leadership
A recent decision by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) removed the term limit for the position of president of the entity, including the presidency itself. The measure, approved during the Extraordinary General Assembly in Macau, strengthens the position of current leader Mohammed Ben Sulayem and could have important repercussions on the management of major competitions, such as Formula 1, by allowing prolonged strategic continuity.
The full FIA council voted for the proposal put forward by Ben Sulayem, resulting in a near-unanimous approval for the elimination of dwell time restrictions. Previously, the maximum consecutive period for the position was 12 years, a limit that now no longer exists.
An FIA spokesperson clarified that the organization’s statutes have been revised to establish uniformity in term limits across all its structures, covering World Councils and the Senate. The objective is to create a more cohesive policy internally.
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The proposed changes obtained a qualified majority during the Extraordinary General Assemblies, highlighted the FIA representative. The entity reaffirms that its bodies maintain the full prerogative of democratically electing the leaders they consider most suitable for each role.
In addition to the flexibility of mandates, the eligibility criteria for the position of FIA President have been improved. They now align more strictly with the requirements already established for the other candidates who make up the Presidential List.
Therefore, current requirements require that all candidates for the position demonstrate substantial prior experience working within the FIA structure itself.
In practical terms, this change allows the same person to hold the presidency for an indefinite period, and can only be removed through a new vote or upon reaching the age limit of 70 years.
