Mohammed Ben Sulayem succeeds Jean Todt as president of FIA
Mohammed Ben Sulayem became the first non-European to be elected president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) on Friday and succeeds the retiring Jean Todt.
The 60-year-old Emirati gained 61.62% of the votes cast compared to 36.62% for his sole rival Britain's Graham Stoker.
The former rally driver replaces Todt, who stands down after 12 years at the helm.