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Ben Sulayem to stand unopposed in FIA election

Oct.18 FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem will remain unchallenged in December's election, after all three potential rivals were blocked from standing under the federation's complex nomination rules. American motorsport figure Tim Mayer, along with two female candidates, had each expressed interest in contesting the presidency – but were ruled out due to the FIA's strict regional endorsement system. Mayer confirmed his withdrawal in a press conference, expressing anger at what he called an undemocratic process. 'There will be only one candidate, the incumbent,' Mayer said. 'That's not democracy – that's the illusion of democracy.' Under FIA rules, presidential hopefuls must...
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