Laura Villars Surprises with Her Candidacy for the FIA Presidency
Swiss racing driver Laura Villars has announced her candidacy for the presidency of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), a decision that, according to her, has been in preparation for months. Villars, 28, becomes the first woman and the youngest person to run for the position, challenging current president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and American motorsports official Tim Meyer in the December elections. The unexpected candidacy of Villars has generated surprise, especially because there were no prior indications of his intention to run. Before this announcement, Villars was not a widely known name in the world of motorsport, and the FIA was not notified of his intention until it was made public.Villars has not yet presented the documentation detailing his team for the presidential position, but has until October 24 to do so. His youth, compared to Ben Sulayem (63 years old) and Meyer (59 years old), is a key factor in his proposal. Villars seeks to renew and refresh the FIA with a new vision, highlighting his lifelong experience in motorsport. His main goals include empowering clubs around the world, increasing transparency in governance, and improving the “Women in Motorsport” program. He also seeks to eliminate the barriers faced by young drivers, both men and women, when starting their careers. The election of the FIA president is decided by the vote of its member clubs, which represent national motorsport and motor sport organizations around the world. The elections resemble political campaigns, where candidates seek support. Villars claims to have the support of clubs around the world and an experienced team. The FIA vote is scheduled for December 12.I have everything prepared, the whole program, the whole team around me, which gives me a lot of confidence for this presidency. I have a great team, with many experienced people. Everything has been planned for several months.
Laura Villars
