Tim Mayer to stand for FIA presidency

American motor sport official Tim Mayer, the son of former McLaren team chief Teddy Mayer, is set to stand for the presidency of governing body, the International Motoring Federation (FIA) in December's election, it was reported on Thursday.

Mayer, who said he was dismissed as a Formula One race steward by text message by an assistant of incumbent president Mohammed Ben Sulayem last November, will reportedly confirm his bid at a news conference close to Silverstone on Friday, the BBC said.

The 59-year-old has held leading positions in the American Champ Car series, Imsa and the American Le Mans Series in addition to stewarding in many championships for the FIA, including F1.

Mayer explained last year that Ben Sulayem felt the American had made an attack on him by representing The Circuit of the Americas at a hearing to review a fine the circuit was given after a crowd invasion at the 2024 US Grand Prix.