Showdown at the FIA: Ben Sulayem vs. Mayer
- Mohammed Ben Sulayem and Tim Mayer will compete in the race for FIA president on July 3, 2025, near Silverstone, England.
- Tim Mayer, a former FIA steward fired last November via text by an assistant to Ben Sulayem, decided to challenge Sulayem’s re-election bid.
- Tim Mayer, whose father Teddy Mayer previously led McLaren, announced his bid for FIA presidency during a media event held near Silverstone before the British Grand Prix practice.
- Mayer decided to enter the race after several months of evaluating his prospects, indicating his belief that he has a strong chance to win the election scheduled for December 12.
- This contest signals a rare challenge to Ben Sulayem’s second term and may limit other candidates due to the FIA election process complexities.
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Former F1 race steward Tim Mayer to run for FIA presidency, reports say
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — American ex-Formula 1 race steward Tim Mayer is set to announce he is running for the presidency of governing body the FIA, media reports said on Thursday.
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Motor racing-Mayer set to stand against Ben Sulayem for FIA presidency
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SILVERSTONE, England - Mohammed Ben Sulayem will face a challenge to his bid for re-election as president of the FIA, motorsport's world governing body, after a rival candidate emerged on Thursday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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