FIA Sets 2025 Annual General Assemblies for December

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) held its Annual General Assemblies (GA) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This notable event was organized by the National Automobile and Motorcycle Federation of Uzbekistan (NAFKU). During the assembly, the current Presidential List, led by Mohammed Ben Sulayem, was re-elected for another four-year term.

Key Decisions and Results from the 2025 Assemblies

Among the critical outcomes of the General Assembly were the elections of various members into FIA’s World Councils and other governing bodies. The General Assembly projected an operating result of €4.4 million, marking a continuation of the FIA’s financial recovery initiated in the fiscal year 2024. Furthermore, a balanced operating budget of €0.3 million for 2026 was approved.

Leadership and Presidential List

The election reaffirmed the leadership roles within the Federation. Mohammed Ben Sulayem remains the President of the FIA, along with other key officials including:

• Carmelo Sanz de Barros, Spain – President of the Senate
• Timothy Shearman, Canada – Deputy President for Automobile Mobility and Tourism
• Malcolm Wilson OBE, United Kingdom – Deputy President for Sport

Ben Sulayem emphasized the collaborative achievements of the FIA, stating that success stems from collective efforts and shared values.

Regulatory Amendments and Financial Outlook

The FIA members approved various amendments to the International Sporting Code aimed at enhancing regulatory frameworks within the sport. These changes highlight a commitment to sustainable and safe mobility worldwide.

The FIA’s financial projections for 2025 reflect robust growth, as it expects to maintain similar performance to 2024, which reported an operating result of €4.7 million. The approval of the 2026 budget indicates prudent financial planning moving forward.

Future Events and Assemblies

Looking ahead, the FIA has announced the dates and locations for upcoming General Assemblies. The 2026 Extraordinary General Assemblies are scheduled for June 26, in Macau, facilitated by the Automobile General Association Macau-China (AAMC). Furthermore, the 2027 General Assemblies will occur in Doha, Qatar, hosted by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF).

These decisions mark an ongoing commitment to governance and transformation within the FIA, as outlined by Senate President Carmelo Sanz de Barros, who noted the organization’s mission to enhance its value to all stakeholders.