Motor racing-FIA list raises prospect of Ben Sulayem being re-elected unopposed


Formula One F1 - Italian Grand Prix - Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy - September 7, 2025 FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem before the race REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini

LONDON (Reuters) -FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the head of Formula One's governing body, could be re-elected unopposed in December after a list published on Wednesday left rivals seemingly unable to secure the necessary support to stand.

The International Automobile Federation named 29 people who are eligible for its World Motor Sport Council (WMSC), from which list each presidential candidate must draw a team of seven potential vice-presidents for sport in order to progress to a vote.

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