Overview

• Mohammed Ben Sulayem has proposed advancing the FIA presidential candidate declaration deadline from 21 to 49 days, potentially restricting challengers' preparation time.
• New integrity clauses in the draft rules could allow the ethics committee to block candidates with perceived conflicts of interest, raising concerns about Carlos Sainz Sr's eligibility.
• Proposals also include limiting World Motor Sport Council members of the same nationality to two and aligning the ethics committee's term with the presidency.
• Carlos Sainz Sr has expressed interest in running for the FIA presidency and received public endorsements from Juan Pablo Montoya and Williams team principal James Vowles.
• The December election will determine whether Ben Sulayem secures a second term or faces a significant challenge from Sainz Sr, despite scrutiny of the proposed rule changes.