Business F1 Top 20 Petrolheads: Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA President, driver and great collector

  • 23 December 2023
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A renowned rally driver with a special talent for desert races, and a collector of classic cars with a particular fondness for the Mercedes-Benz 600, Mohammed Ben Sulayem is now the President of the International Automobile Federation - the FIA, which governs Formula 1, World Rally, and World WEC, to name just a few. Born in Dubai sixty-three years ago and educated in the United States, he was elected by a large majority to lead the FIA. His passion for cars is a crucial prerequisite for his challenging role, where he must make strategic decisions, create regulations, and ensure they are enforced.

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