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FIA under pressure: power struggle at the general assembly in Rwanda!
The focus of the FIA General Assembly in Rwanda today is a controversial change to the statutes that strengthens the power of the president.
FIA under pressure: power struggle at the general assembly in Rwanda!
The discussion about the future of motorsport is reaching a critical point! During the FIA General Assembly in Rwanda, important changes to the statutes will be voted on that could drastically change the distribution of power within the association. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem wants to restrict the powers of the ethics and audit committees, which is a cause for concern for many responsible people. If the changes are adopted, they would allow a shift in power favoring Ben Sulayem and Senate President Carmelo Sanz De Barros. In addition, the audit committee could be excluded from reviewing the FIA accounts - a fundamental decision that raises questions. What is important is that there was only an investigation into Ben Sulayem at the beginning of this year, which makes the current considerations even more explosive krone.at reported.
Meanwhile, Ben Sulayem has decided to step away from day-to-day operations in Formula 1. In a letter to the teams, he said that the FIA director of individual racing vehicles, Nikolas Tombazis, would henceforth lead the operations. This restructuring followed intense discussions about the direction of the sport, particularly after last season was marred by controversy. The FIA had already announced last month that it would undertake a comprehensive restructuring to promote transparency and strategic management. How autosport.com However, reports, Ben Sulayem remains present in strategic decisions, while Tombazis acts as the primary contact for the teams.
Mighty change in the FIA
David Richards, former team principal of the British American Racing team, expresses concerns about the proposed changes. He warns that large organizations may be reluctant to cooperate with the FIA if high standards of corporate governance are not met. Despite the criticism, the expectation is that many member clubs will vote for the changes, which would mean a clear transfer of power. The ongoing tensions between the FIA and F1 over future team rosters and commercial concerns underline the urgency of these reforms and the strong opinions held by those involved.