FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is seeking to abolish age restrictions for candidates applying for senior leadership positions within the International Automobile Federation.
As reported by İdman.Biz, citing the BBC, the proposal is outlined in a document prepared for a vote at the FIA General Assembly, scheduled to take place in Shanghai next month.
Under the federation's current statutes, candidates seeking positions on the presidential team must not be older than 75.
The age restriction was initially introduced in 2023, during Ben Sulayem's first presidential term, when the maximum age was set at 70. The limit was subsequently raised to 75 in 2024.
The latest proposal would remove the age ceiling entirely, allowing candidates to seek senior positions regardless of their age.
The FIA has explained that the initiative is intended to give member organizations greater freedom when selecting candidates for leadership roles.
According to a federation spokesperson, age restrictions exclude potential candidates solely on the basis of their date of birth, without considering their experience, qualifications or abilities.
The proposed amendment would represent another change to the FIA's governance rules under Ben Sulayem's leadership.
However, the reform is not yet final. The removal of age restrictions will take effect only if the proposal receives approval from the FIA General Assembly.
