The date for electing the next FIA president is approaching, and only one candidate appears eligible.<\/p>\n
The International Automobile Federation is facing a tense week ahead of its presidential election. Ben Sulayem<\/a> stands as the sole candidate still in the running to become FIA president. This situation is surprising, as several contenders had previously announced their intention to participate in the vote.<\/p>\n Ben Sulayem, the only candidate for FIA president<\/p>\n The FIA confirms that Mohammed Ben Sulayem remains the only person meeting the required criteria. The system actually demands a full presidential list with ten members from specific regions. This requirement blocks any candidacy as soon as a position cannot be filled within the list.<\/p>\n Potential rivals failed to gather the necessary representatives before the deadline. As a result, the FIA presidential election is heading toward a vote without real competition.<\/p>\n The vice-president rule quickly locked the election<\/p>\n Regulations require one vice-president for each geographic zone, which includes one for South America. The FIA validated only a single person for this region. However, that person belongs to Ben Sulayem\u2019s team.<\/p>\n Other candidates then become unable to submit a full list, which automatically renders them ineligible. This situation sparks internal protests and fuels the impression of a pre-determined process. The election now appears scripted even before it takes place.<\/p>\n A legal challenge threatens the vote<\/p>\n