Mohammed Ben Sulayem has shared his hopes to continue as FIA president beyond 2025, but his future is uncertain. Many people have mixed feelings about him, and not everyone is a fan. “For sure, he wants a second term. I don’t know if Formula One wants him to have a second term.”
Years ago, Guenther Steiner was involved in rallying and got to know Ben Sulayem during that time. Steiner, who later became famous with Haas F1, remembers those days well. “We had always a good relationship,” he mentioned in an interview. However, things changed once Ben Sulayem took on the role of president. “But since he’s President, you never know who you get.”
Relationship between Ben Sulayem and Steiner changed
Steiner believes Ben Sulayem can be friendly and easy to talk to, yet his presidency brought out another side. “I always got on very well with him until he became President,” Steiner remarked, hinting at some choices made for F1 that weren’t popular. One such decision was inviting new teams to join the F1 grid, which didn’t sit well with everyone. Haas, represented by Steiner, wasn’t thrilled about adding more competitors.
Fans might wonder if this leadership style will affect the next election outcome.
Ben Sulayem’s current term ends in 2025, but he’s eager for another shot at leading the FIA. “For sure he wants a second term,” Steiner noted. The big question is whether Formula One agrees with this ambition since they don’t get to vote—it’s up to FIA members. As always with elections, it’s all about who gets the most votes. Democracy decides!
What do you think? Should Ben Sulayem get another chance or should someone else take over?
