Ben Sulayem bids to replace Todt as FIA president
Date published:
April 1 2021
Former rally driver Mohammed ben Sulayem has launched a campaign for the FIA presidency, with Jean Todt’s term due to end in December.
Todt has held the role since 2009, having been re-elected unopposed for the past two elections, but an FIA ruling states a president can serve a maximum of three terms.
So this will be his last in the role and 14-time FIA Middle East Rally Championship winner Ben Sulayem hopes to take his place.
It is not the first time he has been a candidate in the race having previously challenged Todt in 2013, but withdrew his name from consideration at a late stage.