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FIA Deputy President Resigns Amid Governance Concerns and Power Struggles. Robert Reid, FIA’s deputy president for sport, has resigned, citing a breakdown in governance standards within the global governing body of motorsport. Reid, who was part of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s leadership team since 2021, stated that he could no longer work under the current conditions. Reid expressed alarm over decisions being made without proper consultation, claiming decisions are bypassing the very structures the FIA was created to uphold. His resignation follows changes to FIA statutes that critics say concentrate power and reduce accountability within the organization. MotorsportUK chairman David Richards had earlier accused the FIA of a "shift in moral compass," calling attention to the growing concerns surrounding the organization. Ben Sulayem's leadership has been embroiled in multiple controversies, including issues surrounding finances, rule changes, and accusations of sexism. FIA is also facing a lawsuit from Susie Wolff, Mercedes F1’s Toto Wolff’s wife, after a conflict of interest inquiry was quickly dismissed in December 2023. Reid emphasized that his resignation was about principles, not personalities, as he no longer felt the system reflected accountability and transparency. The final breach of trust for Reid was the decision to take the promotion of the World Rallycross Championship in-house without proper approval, potentially violating European Union competition law. The FIA’s current leadership situation is under scrutiny as Ben Sulayem’s term ends this year, and his re-election is contested by at least one potential candidate.
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