
10. Mohammed Ben Sulayem
Age 63 Occupation President Company FIA Country United Arab Emirates Position Last Year Up Mohammed Ben Sulayem (born 12 November 1961) is an Emirati former rally driver and motorsports executive, currently serving as president of the FĂ©dĂ©ration Internationale de l’Automobile…

53. Rui Marques
Age 53 Occupation Race Director Company Formula 1 Country Portugal Position Last Year New Rui Marques, born in the early 1970s, is a seasoned Portuguese motorsport official who stepped into the global spotlight in November 2024 when he was appointed…

83. Nikolas Tombazis
Age 57 Occupation Sporting Director Company FIA Country Greece Position Last Year New Nikolas Tombazis is a renowned racing car designer who has played a pivotal role in shaping the aerodynamics of some of Formula One’s most iconic teams, including…

The Cost of Words: How the FIA’s New Rules Impact Drivers and Teams
In January, the FIA introduced a new wave of penalties for disciplinary violations, extending beyond Formula 1 to other racing series. These updated new rules cover a broad range of infractions, from unsportsmanlike conduct to the use of profanity, particularly…

FIA and AlphaTauri sign a partnership agreement
In the first partnership of its kind, the FIA and AlphaTauri joined forces, welcoming them as their official clothing partner.  Over this significant three-year partnership, AlphaTauri will equip all FIA staff with clothing and accessories, redefining how style and…

12. Mohammed Ben Sulayem
Age 61 Occupation President, FIA Nationality Emirati Position Last Year New Mohammed Ben Sulayem (born 12 November 1961) is an Emirati former rally driver and the current president of the FIA (FĂ©dĂ©ration Internationale de l’Automobile).  He is one of…

79. Herbie Blash
Age 74 Occupation Permanent Senior Advisor, Formula 1 Nationality British Position Last Year New Michael Herbie Blash (born 30 September 1948) is the Permanent Senior Advisor to the FIA Race Directors at Formula One races.  Blash started at RRC…

85. Steve Nielsen
Age 58 Occupation Sporting Director, FIA Nationality British Position Last Year New Steve Nielsen (born 2 July 1964) is a British Formula One motor racing engineer.  Nielsen joined the police force after graduating high school in 1985 but resigned…

Aston Martin DBX707 – the official medical car of Formula 1
Aston Martin DBX707, the world’s most powerful luxury SUV, is the new Official FIA Medical Car of Formula 1. The 2023 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season begins on Sunday, 5 March, with the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand…

Where Are They Now: Mika Häkkinen
Mika Häkkinen is a two-time F1 World Champion and the most successful Finnish driver of all time. Everyone felt incredible regret when, in 2001, suddenly Häkkinen decided to leave racing.  In the life of every sportsman there comes a…

Ben Sulayem succeeds Jean Todt as the new FIA President
Ben Sulayem, a 60-year-old from the Arab Emirates and a former rally driver, was elected in Paris to the leadership of the International Automobile Federation with 61.62% of the votes against 36.62% of the British Graham Stoker, the right-hand man…

3. Jean Todt
Age 75 Occupation President, FIA Nationality French Position Last Year 3 Jean Todt was born on 25 February 1946 in Pierrefort, Cantal (France). He has one son, Nicolas, aged 41, and shares his life with actress, film producer and UNDP…



