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In 2008, he became the first Arab named as Vice President of the FIA, and the first to be elected to the [[FIA World Motor Sport Council]]. As the Vice-President he has pioneered teaching, research and knowledge transfer initiatives in motor sport. He was a key person in the formation and running of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/12/17/mohammed-ben-sulayem/|title= Who is new FIA President Mohammed ben Sulayem – was he a former driver?|date= 17 December 2021|publisher=HITC.com|access-date=18 December 2021}}</ref> In June 2013, he was appointed as chairman of the new Motor Sport Development Task Force set up by the FIA to build a ten-year plan for the sport's global development. In December 2021, he was appointed the FIA President. |
In 2008, he became the first Arab named as Vice President of the FIA, and the first to be elected to the [[FIA World Motor Sport Council]]. As the Vice-President he has pioneered teaching, research and knowledge transfer initiatives in motor sport. He was a key person in the formation and running of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/12/17/mohammed-ben-sulayem/|title= Who is new FIA President Mohammed ben Sulayem – was he a former driver?|date= 17 December 2021|publisher=HITC.com|access-date=18 December 2021}}</ref> In June 2013, he was appointed as chairman of the new Motor Sport Development Task Force set up by the FIA to build a ten-year plan for the sport's global development. In December 2021, he was appointed the FIA President. |
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Chaotic moments after the conclusion of the Japanese GP, in October 9, 2022, were blamed on FIA's president Sulayem: "[https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/oct/11/budget-caps-cranes-and-confusion-f1-risks-losing-new-fans-after-latest-chaos The bulk of these issues now lie squarely] in the hands of Todt’s successor, Mohammed ben Sulayem," Giles Richards a Guardian sports writer wrote referring to team's budget caps, a crane allowed on track under heavy rain that could have caused a deadly accident, and confusion on who won the title (it was Verstappen). <ref>{{Cite news |last=Richards |first=Giles |date=11 |
Chaotic moments after the conclusion of the Japanese GP, in October 9, 2022, were blamed on FIA's president Sulayem: "[https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/oct/11/budget-caps-cranes-and-confusion-f1-risks-losing-new-fans-after-latest-chaos The bulk of these issues now lie squarely] in the hands of Todt’s successor, Mohammed ben Sulayem," Giles Richards a Guardian sports writer wrote referring to team's budget caps, a crane allowed on track under heavy rain that could have caused a deadly accident, and confusion on who won the title (it was Verstappen). <ref>{{Cite news |last=Richards |first=Giles |date=11 October 2022 |title=Budget caps, cranes and confusion: F1 risks losing new fans after latest chaos |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/oct/11/budget-caps-cranes-and-confusion-f1-risks-losing-new-fans-after-latest-chaos}}</ref> |
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Mohammed Ben Sulayem | |
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| President of Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile | |
| Assumed office 17 December 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Jean Todt |
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| Born | 12 November 1961 Dubai, Trucial States (now United Arab Emirates) |
| World Rally Championship record | |
| Active years | 1983–2002 |
| Teams | Ford, Toyota |
| Championships | 14 times FIA Middle East Rally Champion |
Mohammed Ahmad Sultan Ben Sulayem (Arabic: محمد بن سليم; born 12 November 1961) is an Emirati former rally driver and current president of the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile).
He is one of the Arab world's leading motor sport figures. In a career spanning three decades, he has become one of the most successful Arab drivers in motor sports history, earning 14 FIA Middle East Rally Championship titles and establishing himself as a sporting ambassador for the region. In 1991, Sulayem founded the UAE Desert Challenge.[1]
As President of the Automobile & Touring Club of the United Arab Emirates since 2006 he is a patron of a wide range of charities and ambassador for road safety in the UAE; supports motor sport officials' and young drivers' education, training and research to promote motor sport safety; co-edited an academic book on sports management; supporter of classic vehicle movement and automotive heritage.[2]
In 2008, he became the first Arab named as Vice President of the FIA, and the first to be elected to the FIA World Motor Sport Council. As the Vice-President he has pioneered teaching, research and knowledge transfer initiatives in motor sport. He was a key person in the formation and running of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2009.[3] In June 2013, he was appointed as chairman of the new Motor Sport Development Task Force set up by the FIA to build a ten-year plan for the sport's global development. In December 2021, he was appointed the FIA President.
Chaotic moments after the conclusion of the Japanese GP, in October 9, 2022, were blamed on FIA's president Sulayem: "The bulk of these issues now lie squarely in the hands of Todt’s successor, Mohammed ben Sulayem," Giles Richards a Guardian sports writer wrote referring to team's budget caps, a crane allowed on track under heavy rain that could have caused a deadly accident, and confusion on who won the title (it was Verstappen). [4]
Education
Sulayem studied at the American University in Washington D.C., and at the University of Ulster where he majored in business.[5]
In July 2012, Sulayem was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science from the University of Ulster, in recognition of his services to sport, civic leadership and charity.[6]
Car collection
Sulayem is a prominent car collector in the UAE, known for his extravagant taste in hypercars. Sulayem's collection includes the following:[7]
- Koenigsegg Agera RS in blue carbon
- Koenigsegg Regera in burgundy carbon with gold wheels[8]
- Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Super Sport (1 of 5)
- Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster (chassis #6 of 6 built)
- Ferrari F40
- Ferrari F50
- Ferrari Enzo
- Ferrari LaFerrari
- Porsche 911 GT1 Strasseversion 996
- Porsche Carrera GT
- Porsche 918 Spyder
- McLaren P1
- McLaren Senna
- McLaren Speedtail (x2)
- Pagani Huayra BC
- Bugatti EB 110 SS
- Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport
- Bugatti Chiron
- Jaguar XJ220
- Lexus LFA
- 2005 Ford GT
- 2017 Ford GT
- Multiple Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, including Phantom and Cullinan.
FIA role
In 2008, Sulayem was appointed Vice President of the FIA and a member of the World Motor Sport Council.
The FIA is the global sporting authority for motorsport and represents 100 million car owners in almost 200 countries. The World Motor Sport Council meets at least four times a year to decide on rules, regulations, safety and development of motor sport at every level, from karting to Formula One.
Headed by the FIA President, its membership is chosen by the FIA General Assembly, which contains representatives from national automobile clubs throughout the world.
In his FIA role, Sulayem has pioneered teaching, research and knowledge transfer initiatives in the UAE and elsewhere throughout the world.[citation needed]
In June 2013 he was named as chairman of the FIA's Motor Sport Development Task Force, with the responsibility to devise a strategic plan to develop and grow motorsport in a sustainable manner over the next ten years. It will be the first such plan in the 109-year history of the FIA, and Sulayem immediately started a consultation process with motor sport stakeholders, including manufacturers, the media, promoters, fans and FIA member clubs around the world. He will brief the World Motorsport Council on progress at its September meeting in Croatia, when the other members of the task force will be nominated. He will present the ten-year plan to the FIA General Assembly for approval at the end of 2014.
Sulayem is a founding member of the Arab Council of Touring and Automobile Clubs, which aims to unite the FIA Clubs of Arabic-speaking territories.
In December 2021, Sulayem was elected president of the FIA, succeeding Jean Todt.[9]
FIA Middle East Rally Championship
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Sulayem's success as a record-breaking driver in the FIA Middle East Rally Championship helped attract worldwide attention for the regional series, and brought greater international credibility for Middle East motor sport.
When the championship's popularity faded in recent years, he responded by tasking an ATCUAE research team to develop a new strategic approach to breathe life back into the series.
In December 2012, the World Motorsport Council approved Sulayem's plans to boost the championship by incorporating four additional title races to attract young driving talent and increase entries overall. As a result, the 2013 FIA Middle East Championship got under way in Qatar in January with a new look, the main drivers’ championship running alongside individual categories for Group N production cars, young drivers, and 2WD vehicles, as well as a T3 class for 2WD and 4WD buggies.
In another move instigated by Sulayem to reverse the trend of falling entries in recent years, the homologation period of some older rally cars was extended, giving a new lease of life to vehicles - and their drivers - which fell out of the series but can now continue until 2016.
At his instigation, the championship also featured a sophisticated new tracking system designed to eliminate route deviations. Tested successfully during the 2012 Dubai International Rally, the new upgraded system was developed to ensure a fairer level of competition, with realistic penalties replacing the harsher ones of recent years to allow those who stray off line to remain in contention.
Rallying achievements
Sulayem was FIA Middle East rally champion 14 times in the years 1986–91, 1994, and 1996–2002.
His record of individual rally victories is as follows:
FIA Middle East Rally Championship
- Dubai International Rally (15): 1985–88, 1991–95, 1997–2002
- Jordan International Rally (12): 1984, 1987–88, 1990, 1994, 1996–2002
- Qatar International Rally (9): 1988, 1990–91, 1996–98, 2000, 2001, 2002
- Oman International Rally (6): 1986–87, 1990–91, 1994, 1998
- UAE International Rally (5): 1996–99, 2001
- Rally of Lebanon (4): 1987, 1991, 1998–99
- Kuwait International Rally (4): 1985, 1988–89, 1996
- Bahrain International Rally (3): 2000, 2001, 2002
- Syrian International Rally (2): 2001, 2002
Other international rally wins
- Masafi 4WD Rally - UAE 1985
- Jebel Akhbar International Rally – Oman 1986
- Bosphorus Rally – Turkey 1991
- WRC Catalunya Rally – Group N 1992
- WRC Argentine Rally – Group N 1993
- Saudi Rally – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2000
Other awards
- 1986 Medal of Honour from King Hussein of Jordan
- 1987 President's Cup from President Amine Gemayel of Lebanon
- 1999 Medal of Honour from King Abdullah of Jordan
- Medal of Honour from Lebanese President Emile Lahoud
- UAE Sportsman of the Century from Agence France-Press (AFP)
- 2004 Medal of Honour from King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa of Bahrain
In media
Sulayem's name appears as NPC competitors name in several computer games regarding car racing such as Colin McRae: Dirt 2 and Dirt 3.
References
- ^ "Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge". Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ "FIAProfile". FIS.com. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ "Who is new FIA President Mohammed ben Sulayem – was he a former driver?". HITC.com. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ Richards, Giles (11 October 2022). "Budget caps, cranes and confusion: F1 risks losing new fans after latest chaos". The Guardian.
- ^ "Mohammed Ben Sulayem". Federation Internationale de l'Automobile. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ "Ulster Honours Gulf Rally Driver". www.ulster.ac.uk. 7 November 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "ECR - Collection - The Mohammed Ben Sulayem Collection". ECR - Collection - The Mohammed Ben Sulayem Collection. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ^ "ECR - Koenigsegg Regera details". ECR - Koenigsegg Regera details. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ^ "Mohammed Ben Sulayem elected FIA President". FIA.com. FIA. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
External links
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- Ben Sulayem Performance
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- Jalopnik More on the SLR-Powered Mercedes SLK: Out of the Mouths of Mechanics
- Automobile & Touring Club of the UAE
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