Tim Mayor prepared to announce FIA ​​Presidency Boli

Tim Mayor is ready to announce that he is running for the post of FIA President in December election, according to autosport sources.

Mayor, former son McLaren The team’s principal Teddy Mayor, the objective is to stand against the current President Mohammad Ben Sulem – who He was fired last November as an FIA Steward,

The 59 -year -old American is set to host a press conference near Silverstone on the eve of Friday morning. British Grand Prix,

The mayor, verified by the BBC and verified by Autosport, has indicated the mayor for the purpose of standing against Ben Sulem.

finals week Carlos Sainz SR announced that he would not run for the FIA ​​President’s role, which initially indicated his intention to stand in May. Sainz pointed to “current circumstances” A run against Ben Sulem and Spaniad also highlighted their ongoing belching commitments.

But it seems that the mayor has not been stopped, which will require a complete team of officers to fill senior roles in the FIA ​​before allowing to stand as a candidate. The opportunity for the mayor to stand will also be investigated by the FIA ​​Nomination Committee, which reports to the FIA ​​President.

The Mayor has served senior positions in the IMSA and American Le Mans Series, as well as various stewarding roles for FIA in several championships including Formula 1.

The mayor was dismissed by Ben Sulayam’s organization last year, when he represented the US circuit in the right to review the track for the mob attack at the end of last year. United States Grand Prix,

Fallout expressed the criticism of Ben Sulem’s FIA Presidency to the Mayor, revealing that he was central for several controversial decisions, including the swearing -in ban. Max Verustapane A community service order is being ordered for poor language during the FIA ​​press conference at Singapore GP last year.

The Mayor is one of the several senior officials fired by the FIA ​​in the last two years, including former F1 Race Director Niels Vitich.