The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) expressed optimism about its new Senate, highlighting its diverse and globally representative structure. Members like Otabek Umarov, Fatma Samoura, Akio Toyoda, and Anar Alakbarov bring extensive cross-industry expertise to the Senate, enhancing its governance. The Senate, crucial in shaping the FIA’s strategic direction, benefits from the varied perspectives and informed judgment of its members.
The 2026 FIA Senate comprises 16 members, including Mohammed ben Sulayem, the FIA President, and Carmelo Sanz de Barros, the Senate President. Zhan Guojun from China, reappointed to the Senate, has been a member for over a decade, serving as the president of the Federation of Automobile and Motorcycle Sports of China (CAMF). The Senate, the primary decision-making body of the FIA, oversees various aspects of the global automobile industry.
The FIA, an international organization governing the automobile industry, has a dual role. Its mobility division advocates for road safety and traffic circulation on behalf of motoring organizations and the automotive industry. Additionally, the sport division governs numerous international motorsport championships, including Formula One. Notably, the FIA is responsible for licensing and sanctioning events like Formula One, World Rally Championship, and Formula E, among others.
