The reigning body of Motor Sport, the FIA on Saturday it was that it would remain impartial after the American Tim Mayer had launched a potentially bitter challenge for current President Mohammed Ben Sulayem in the December elections.
Mayer launched his campaign on Friday in Silverstone, for the British Grand Prix, with an attack on the controversial Ben Sulayem.
«The FIA presidential elections are a structured and democratic process, to guarantee fairness, transparency and integrity in every phase. It is being carried out in accordance with the FIA statutes,» said the FIA statement.
“In accordance with the dedication of the FIA to maintain impartiality and to maintain the same treatment of candidates, FIA employees must retain strict neutrality throughout the entire process.
«The Federation will continue to work normally and deliver its responsibilities for its members and in all areas of motorsport and mobility.»
The elections will take place during the FIA General Meeting on December 12.
The explanation followed the attack of Mayer on the time of Ben Sulayem in function. The American said that the president had fulfilled none of his promises and «in completely the other direction» had gone.
«We have the illusion of integrity and what we have seen is Golf after wave of articles of association, which are designed to concentrate the current in one office, which is exactly the opposite of what he promised.»
Mayer added that he would reverse the changes to the statute. He said that the two world council of the sport «are pinched and unable to represent the people they have chosen».
Mayer, 59, the son of the former McLaren Tim Mayer, is an experienced motorcycle racing officer who was rejected last year as Formula 1 Rentmeester in an SMS message from an assistant from Ben Sulayem.
He launched his ‘Fia Forward’ campaign on Friday and received a warm welcome through most F1 team vessels.
«I love Tim,» said Compatriot and McLaren Chief Zak Brown. “And he has a family history with McLaren.
Anton Martin’s Andy Cowell also pointed to Mayer’s Formula 1 -heritage.
«Racing is in his blood,» Cowell said.
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