BEN SULAYEM PROPOSES REMOVAL OF FIA PRESIDENTIAL TERM LIMITS

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem is pushing to eliminate the 12-year term limit for the motorsport governing body’s top office. Currently in his second term, Ben Sulayem faces Article 20.10 of the FIA statutes, which caps a president at three terms, consecutive or not. This rule was established during Jean Todt’s presidency, contrasting with previous leaders like Max Mosley, who served 16 years.

The FIA argues the change would create consistency across its elected bodies, mirroring rules for the World Councils and Senate. If approved by the World Councils and General Assembly, this proposal would allow Ben Sulayem to remain president indefinitely. The move comes after a recent election where he ran unopposed, with other challengers failing to meet nomination requirements. Removing term limits fundamentally alters the FIA's leadership structure, consolidating power and potentially impacting its relationship with F1 stakeholders for years to come.