Presidential candidate Laura Villars has filed a legal case against the FIA, arguing that the organisation’s election rules are undemocratic and unfairly restrictive. She claims that the requirement for presidential candidates to nominate vice-presidents from each global region made it effectively impossible for her to run against the current incumbent.
Villars’ lawsuit, filed in Paris, seeks to challenge these rules and push for a more transparent and inclusive electoral process within the FIA. She argues that the current system limits competition and undermines the principles of fairness and democracy in selecting leadership for the world governing body of motorsport.
The court has scheduled a hearing for November 10, where the matter will be examined, potentially setting a precedent for how FIA elections are conducted in the future and raising broader questions about governance and accountability in international sports organisations.