US EditionRacing driver Laura Villars says she's challenging FIA election rules in court
Laura Villars contests restrictive FIA rules requiring vice-presidential nominees from all regions, with only one South American eligible, blocking challengers in December's uncontested election.
- Laura Villars has initiated legal action to contest the FIA's electoral rules that prevent her from opposing Mohammed Ben Sulayem for president, scheduled for December 12, 2025.
- Villars claimed the court found merit in addressing 'serious democratic failings within the FIA' and is set to hold a hearing on November 10.
- The FIA asserted that the presidential election is a 'structured and democratic process' and the eligibility requirements are public.
- Villars aims to ensure the FIA's election complies with its statutes and fundamental democratic principles, emphasizing transparency and ethics in motorsport governance.
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In a few weeks' time, the FIA wants to elect its president, but once again there's a fight and a fight in advance.
The Swiss-Italian racing driver, who previously wanted to run in the December presidential election, has sued the International Automobile Federation.
With incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem there is only one eligible candidate for the election to the next Fia President in December. The 28-year-old racing driver Laura Villars does not want to accept this.
Swiss-Italian driver Laura Villars will challenge the FIA's electoral rules in a court case in Paris that could delay the next election of motorsport's governing body.
Laura Villars wants to run for the election as the new president of the FIA – but instead chooses to sue the international motor sport federation. This makes her the third
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