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FIA President Ben Sulayem: “without volunteers, we simply could not go racing”

News Desk 13/04/2026

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has paid tribute to the thousands of volunteers who make Formula One racing possible, after a landmark study by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile revealed the true scale, value and dedication behind the crucial role they play. Conducted by

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French President congratulates Ben Sulayem on re-election as FIA President

News Desk 30/01/2026

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has been officially congratulated on his re-election by French President Emmanuel Macron, who also gave an assurance of his determination to continue strengthening the historic partnership between France and the FIA. In a letter to FIA President Ben Sulayem, President Macron said: “I

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Ben Sulayem: FIA Karting Arrive and Drive World Cup will increase accessibility and widen global participation

News Desk 14/11/2025

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem says the new FIA Karting Arrive and Drive World Cup which gets underway today is reducing financial and technological barriers associated with karting to increase accessibility and widen global participation.   The highly anticipated World Cup event makes its debut with junior and senior categories of emerging drivers taking to […]

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Ben Sulayem welcomes new boost to global battle against online harm in sport

PR News Desk 20/10/2025

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem says the backing of the influential Paris Basketball Foundation for the United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) coalition is another boost for the global fight against digital harm in sport. The Paris Basketball Foundation supports projects linked to sport, education, health and mental health, the environment and solidarity, making them a […]

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FIA President Ben Sulayem launches new global task force to tackle rising costs of motorsport insurance

PR News Desk 26/09/2025

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has launched a new taskforce to provide clarity on global motor sport insurance policy and the impact of its rising costs. The motor sport sector has reported escalating premiums, restricted coverage, and reduced access to insurance that risks the sustainability and growth of

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Ben Sulayem welcomes FIA Extreme H World Cup debut in Saudi Arabia

PR News Desk 18/09/2025

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has welcomed the choice of Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya City to host the innaugural FIA Extreme H World Cup in October as a pioneering development for sustainable racing. The FIA, the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has […]

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Ben Sulayem says Paraguay’s FIA WRC debut points way towards exciting new era for rallying

PR News Desk 31/08/2025

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), says Paraguay’s debut in the FIA World Rally Championship this weekend and the season finale in Saudi Arabia point the way towards an exciting new era for rallying at the highest level. Ben Sulayem was present at the FIA’s ceremonial opening on Friday night […]

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Paraguayan President and FIA President Ben Sulayem open congress on historic milestone for South American motorsport

PR News Desk 26/08/2025

The President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, and Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), opened the FIA American Congress 2025 in Asunción to mark a new milestone for South American motorsport. The congress is a flagship event on the calendar of the FIA, the global governing body for motorsport and the […]

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Ben Sulayem to meet with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña during FIA American Congress

PR News Desk 18/08/2025

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), will meet with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña to discuss global motorsport and mobility issues during next week’s annual FIA American Congress in Asunción. The congress, to be officially opened on Monday 25th August by President Peña, brings together mobility and motorsport

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Ben Sulayem says F1 future has never looked more exciting

PR News Desk 24/07/2025

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), believes the future of Formula 1 has never looked more exciting as the 2025 season heads for this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. With the current race calendar delivering some of the best action seen in recent years, and plenty more to come, Ben Sulayem […]

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Shared vision for mobility, motorsport boosting UAE’s trading partnership with Japan – Ben Sulayem

PR News Desk 26/06/2025

FIA President says meeting with Japanese Prime Minister revealed approach which is a model for nations across the world Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), says a shared vision for the future of mobility and motor sport is helping to reinforce the UAE’s strong trading partnership with Japan. Ben Sulayem […]

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Ben Sulayem says Japan and the FIA are united in driving global progress

PR News Desk 09/06/2025

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has completed an official visit to Japan, reaffirming the strong ties between the Federation and one of the world’s most influential nations in mobility and motorsport. As the governing body for world motorsport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, the FIA is committed to building partnerships that drive innovation,

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MENA clubs back Ben Sulayem for second term as FIA president

PR News Desk 01/06/2025

National motor sport and mobility authorities from across the MENA region have delivered another huge vote of confidence in Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s leadership of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), and urged him to seek re-election as President. The 29 FIA member clubs have written to Ben Sulayem saying that his tenure “has brought vital […]

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FIA PRESIDENT BEN SULAYEM RESPONDS TO LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM MEMBER CLUBS ACROSS AMERICAS

PR News Desk 29/05/2025

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sualyem, said: “I am honoured by the support I’ve received from across 36 Member Clubs in Regions III and IV. It is a privilege to be part of such a dedicated global community. “My commitment remains steadfast: to lead a federation that puts its Member Clubs at the core of everything […]

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Ben Sulayem backed to seek new FIA term by member clubs across Americas

PR News Desk 29/05/2025

Mohammed Ben Sulayem has received powerful backing to seek a second term of office as President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) after achieving an ‘extraordinary’ turnaround in its fortunes. A letter of support from 36 FIA Region III & IV clubs encompassing the Americas, and the Vice Presidents for Sport – North and […]

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Ben Sulayem guides FIA to financial turnaround, marking new era of growth and stability

PR News Desk 20/05/2025

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, today announced a pivotal turnaround in its financial health under the leadership of FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. At the end of the fiscal year 2024, the Fédération reported that is has achieved a robust […]

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Ben Sulayem drives major improvements to Appendix B of FIA’s International Sporting Code

PR News Desk 15/05/2025

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has announced that it will make major improvements to Appendix B of its International Sporting Code (ISC) following an extensive review commissioned by FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem. The latest version of

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Ben Sulayem “committed to transformation of FIA into modern, accessible, and connected organisation”

PR News Desk 05/05/2025

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motorsport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, is set for a busy agenda of high-level discussions at its annual FIA Region I Spring Meeting starting in Marrakech on Tuesday. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem will be in attendance at the three-day assembly of […]

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Ben Sulayem says Saudi Arabia has played major part in giving Arab world long-term F1 future

PR News Desk 16/04/2025

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), today hailed Saudi Arabia’s part in giving the Middle East an important place, and a long-term future, in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Eagerly looking forward to attending Sunday’s Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the fifth round of the 2025 championship […]

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Ben Sulayem welcomes Georgia to FIA’s global fight against Online Abuse

PR News Desk 14/04/2025

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has welcomed the Government of Georgia to the Federation’s growing United Against Online Abuse coalition. Georgia’s Minister of Sport, Mr Shalva Gogoladze, formally signed the United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) Charter during a meeting with Ben Sulayem, held over the Formula 1