Mohammed bin Sulayem
president of FIA and retired rally driver / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mohammed Ahmed bin Sulayem or Mohammed ben Sulayem (Arabic: محمد بن سليم; born 12 November 1961) is an Emirati former rally driver. He is the president of the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) since 2021. He was one of the most successful Arab drivers in motor sport history, earning 14 FIA Middle East Rally Championship titles. In 1991, Sulayem founded the UAE Desert Challenge.[1]
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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 |
Personal details | |
Born | (1961-11-12) 12 November 1961 (age 62) Dubai, Trucial States (now United Arab Emirates) |
Nationality | Emirati |
World Rally Championship record | |
Active years | 1988–1995 |
Teams | Ford, Toyota |
Rallies | 18 |
Rally wins | 0 |
Podiums | 0 |
Stage wins | 0 |
Total points | 12 |
First rally | 1988 Acropolis Rally |
Last rally | 1995 Rally New Zealand |
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