Key facts
- The FIA has voted to remove presidential term limits.
- The FIA is the governing body for Formula 1.
- The change allows Mohammed Ben Sulayem to remain in office beyond previously established maximum terms.
- The vote occurred during the FIA's World Motor Sport Council meeting.
- Mohammed Ben Sulayem was elected president in December 2021 for a four-year term.
The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the governing body for Formula 1 and other motorsport disciplines, has voted to eliminate term limits for its president and other elected positions. This significant rule change was approved during the FIA's World Motor Sport Council meeting. The amendment means that the current president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, is no longer restricted by the previously established maximum terms of office. Ben Sulayem was elected president in December 2021 for a four-year term. The removal of term limits could pave the way for him to seek re-election and potentially serve for an extended period. This move has generated discussion within the motorsport community regarding the governance and future leadership of the FIA.