FIA eliminates presidential term limits following the vote in Macau.

      "The term limits have been eliminated from FIA organizations."

      Mohammed Ben Sulayem is now allowed to continue as FIA president beyond the previous 12-year limit after a significant majority of the governing body's members voted to remove presidential term limits. This contentious proposal was passed at the FIA’s extraordinary general assembly held in Macau, with an FIA spokesperson confirming that over 90 percent of members supported the change.

      The action abolishes the previously established limit of three four-year terms, which was introduced by former FIA president Jean Todt after his predecessor, Max Mosley, held the position from 1993 to 2009. Critics have claimed that this change may enable Ben Sulayem to stay in office indefinitely.

      Prior to the vote, former FIA deputy president Robert Reid expressed on LinkedIn: "The FIA member clubs face significant decisions in Macau this week. The proposed changes to the statutes are not simply a matter of loyalty to an individual, nor should they be viewed as standard administrative updates. They impact the foundational structure of the FIA itself."

      The FIA affirmed the changes to the statutes, stating, "The term limits have been eliminated from FIA bodies, aligning them with the World Councils and the Senate." Ben Sulayem defended the reforms, stating, "The decisions approved by our Members today reflect the ongoing progress we are achieving together as a Federation. Through enhanced governance, financial discipline, and a clear long-term vision, we are developing an FIA that is better prepared to assist our Members, bolster our championships, and serve motorsport and mobility globally."

      The FIA also announced its best financial performance in ten years, reporting an operating profit of 6.7 million euros. "Six months into my second term as FIA President, I remain dedicated to ensuring a profitable and financially sustainable operation," added Ben Sulayem. "I will continue collaborating closely with all stakeholders to foster positive changes across the FIA and provide long-term value for our Member Clubs, Championships, personnel, and our international mobility and motorsport communities."

      The 64-year-old Emirati, who was re-elected unopposed last December, has recently led discussions about potentially bringing back V8 engines in Formula 1 starting around 2030.