Tim Mayer has unveiled the first detailed proposals of his FIA presidential campaign as he prepares to challenge the leadership of incumbent president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
Mayer’s campaign sets out a clear mission to “provide the Member Clubs with a compelling alternative to the current FIA leadership” and to “execute the goals of the FIA in an ethical and effective manner.”
He sharply criticised the current regime last month, after announcing his candidacy, saying it fostered “the illusion of progress and the illusion of leadership”.
Central to Mayer’s plan is a cultural shift from a “Control culture To a Service culture”, addressing concerns that: “FIA Governance Is continually reported POOR AND DECLINING in Global Standings”.
He aims to place the FIA in the “Top 20% Of Governing Bodies by Globally Recognized Measures by 2028”.
From “Day 1”, Mayer promises to roll back “Presidential Excess” by reducing the president’s executive powers, including removing the ability to dismiss elected watchdogs.
Early reforms include creating a Grant Support Department for member clubs, establishing independent financial oversight, and launching a Truth and Reconciliation mechanism for past ethical breaches — described as “not a mechanism of retribution, but of healing”.
Financial reforms focus on streamlining expenses, investing in member clubs, and reducing reliance on specific championships, implicitly Formula 1, which Mayer sees as an over-dependence.
Mayer also pledges to “Eliminate Statutes Designed To Allow Incumbent To Manipulate” elections, requiring a 120-day notice for statute changes to allow debate among member clubs.
The campaign closes by inviting clubs to engage in “Open-source strategy development”. Mobility and sport proposals, along with Mayer’s vice-presidential team, remain under wraps for now.
Mayer positions himself as a reform candidate ahead of the December 12 FIA presidential election, promising greater transparency, fairness, and service-oriented governance.
The full manifesto is available on his campaign website, FIA Forward.
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