Former rally star Malcolm Wilson has been nominated for the key FIA position of deputy president for sport following the recent shock resignation of Robert Reid.
After more than three years in the role, Reid stepped down ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, criticising FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, and citing a "fundamental breakdown in governance standards within motorsport’s global governing body" as the reason behind his exit.
Ben Sulayem has wasted no time in nominating Wilson for the post. The 69-year-old spent 20 years as a rally driver, winning the British Rally in 1994 before forming the highly successful M-Sport outfit.
Wilson has guided M-Sport to the World Rally Championship manufacturers' crown on three occasions, in 2006, 2007 and 2017. The first saw Ford end a 25-year wait for the title.
Following the nomination, Wilson said: "Having started my career in motor sport in the 1970s as a driver and then technical partner to teams, it is a great honour to be nominated for the role of FIA deputy president for sport.
"The FIA has played a central role in my career, and I very much look forward to supporting the president and all the FIA family in its important mission.
"There has never been a more exciting time to be in motor sport, and I know first-hand the benefits the sport brings to families and communities across the world.
"I look forward to working with the president for the duration of his current term of office, bringing our sport to new audiences and ensuring we deliver the very best championships for all our competitors."
Expressing his delight at nominating Wilson, Ben Sulayem said: "Malcolm has had a distinguished career in global motor sport.
"For over 40 years, he has competed at the highest level both as a driver and technical partner to teams. This experience will be invaluable to the FIA and our member clubs as we continue to grow grassroots and professional motor sport, driving innovation in the sport to benefit fans, drivers and teams.”
FIA members will vote on the nomination of Wilson at the Extraordinary General Assemblies and Conference in Macau in June 2025.
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