Mohammed bin Selim, President of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), praised today the pivotal role played by the Bahrain Grand Prix for Gulf Aviation, which is held under the supervision of the International Motor Federation (FIA) in establishing the position of the Middle East as an essential part of the Formula 1 World Championship.
Mohammed bin Selim is looking forward to the fourth round of the 2025 Championship in the Bahrain International Circuit on Sunday, and he is happy to attend the race again, which he described as embodying the influence that the region has on Formula 1.
In this context, Bin Salim said: “The Arab world plays a very important role in the championship calendar, and the races of the grand prize and their places of residence in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi added a special character and attractiveness to the global fame of this sport.”
“It has now been 21 years since the Bahrain Grand Prix in the Middle East has been introduced to the Formula 1 calendar, and the success of the event has paved the way for the neighboring countries to follow its example, and investing at the highest levels of motorsport.
“During this period, the region’s interaction with Formula 1 has evolved from hosting races to building an enthusiastic mass base and enhancing totalitarianism in this sport, which is essential in the FIA’s strategy for the growth and development of motorsport.
After Bin Salim entered his fourth year since his election as President of the International Motor Federation (FIA), the supervising body of global motorsport and the Union of Mobility Organizations globally, he recently found time to think about the progress he made under his leadership, and the work that is still awaiting him.
He added: “The first three years were full of successes, as I spent more than 2000 hours of consultation with clubs and members that contributed to the formulation of a graphic for the year 2021, which set a clear vision and a work plan for the future, and we are still working to achieve it until today.”
“I am still committed to placing our members at the heart of the work of the International Automobile Federation and ensuring the federation on the right path.”
Bin Salim continued: “Last year, we celebrated the 120th anniversary of the founding of the International Automobile Federation, which was characterized by serious work and main achievements. Financial reforms and a sustainable model led to an expected operational result of 2.2 million euros, which is a significant improvement compared to the deficit it inherited in 2021 of 24 million euros. We will continue our continuous efforts to enhance our operational and commercial strategies in This trend. “
“We have adopted a knowledge -based approach within the Federation, reinforcing education and exchanging information to create more job opportunities in motorsport. Last year, we completed 13,500 individual training courses through the International Federation of Motors University, and we have provided 70 research projects in the field of motorsport safety.”
“It was a pleasure for the leadership of the International Motor Federation during this important stage in the past year, which witnessed more than a century of innovation and progress. By continuing to work together, we can ensure more success for the next century.”
