F1 Fans Alarm as FIA Makes Controversial Changes to Its Statutes

Macaubased Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), on Thursday approved controversial changes to its statutes, which some critics claim could reduce the transparency and accountability of the organisation. The changes come ahead of a presidential election later this year, where incumbent President Mohammed Ben Sulayem intends to stand for a second four-year term.

The International Motoring Federation, announced that these changes were voted by an overwhelming majority at a general assembly held in Macau. Although there are no confirmed rivals declared against Mr Ben Sulayem, the proposed modifications will impact the election process significantly as they include advancing the deadlines for announcing contestors against him to take part in the elections.

Additionally, there is expected change in nominations of senate members, an official body guided directly by President Ben Sulayem - the 16 member body is responsible of overseeing FIA activities. Moreover, proposed modification also relates changes made to organisation's code of ethics: contestors for president aren't allowed to reveal anything which might undermine their professionalism.

Mr. Ben Sulayem, who will contest re election, successfully lunched campaign in support of these changes in his speech.

"We have taken actions since 2021 to strengthen corporate governance policies," declared FIA spokesmand Mr X., a little over 83 percent assembly members voted favourably about proposed amendments that further enhances policies for governance and privacy.