Summary
The FIA election for president will go ahead on December 12 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, with Mohammed Ben Sulayem set to run unopposed. Swiss driver Laura Villars had intended to run in the election but filed a legal challenge against the process, which the court has not yet resolved. The court plans to review the challenge in February 2026.
Key Facts
- Mohammed Ben Sulayem will be the only candidate for the FIA presidential election on December 12.
- Swiss racing driver Laura Villars filed a legal challenge against the FIA's election process in October.
- A Paris court has not stopped the election but will review the legal issues in February 2026.
- Laura Villars could not run because she failed to form a required list of vice-presidents by the deadline.
- The election process rules make it difficult for other candidates to qualify due to a shortage of eligible vice-president candidates from specific regions.
- The FIA stated that its election process is structured to ensure fairness and integrity despite criticisms from some potential candidates.
