FIA boss planning to end age limits for office holders
According to BBC Sport, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is planning to end age limits for office holders in the motorsport governing body. The proposal, set for approval at next month's FIA General Assembly, comes six months after Ben Sulayem ended term limits for leadership posts. Currently, FIA statutes prevent anyone over 75 from standing as part of a presidential team. Critics argue this is the latest step by Ben Sulayem to ensure he can remain FIA president for life. The proposal argues that age limits could restrict the number of qualified candidates. Notably, Ben Sulayem had previously introduced a 70-year age limit in 2023 to prevent MotorsportUK boss David Richards from opposing him. Ben Sulayem's presidency has been marked by controversies regarding governance and transparency, leading to the departure of several senior officers who questioned his leadership.