MOHAMMED BEN SULAYEM PROPOSES REMOVAL OF FIA PRESIDENTIAL TERM LIMITS

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem proposes to abolish the organization's presidential term limits, a move that would allow him to stay in power indefinitely. Currently, Article 20.10 of the FIA statutes limits the president to a maximum of three four-year terms, or 12 years. Ben Sulayem is currently in his second term, having run unopposed in the last election after other candidates failed to meet nomination criteria.

Term limits were established under former president Jean Todt, following decades where leaders like Max Mosley served for 16 years without restriction. The FIA claims this change aims to align the presidential tenure with other elected seats across its World Councils and the Senate. However, the proposal raises significant questions about democratic accountability within motorsport's governing body. The proposed statutory changes, including the removal of term limits, will face a vote at the upcoming General Assembly, potentially altering the future leadership landscape of global motorsport.