FIA optimistic about new Senate lineup for 2026 term

GENEVA, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- The FIA, motorsport's global governing body, said Saturday it is optimistic about the composition of its new Senate, citing broad international representation and cross-industry experience.

"Otabek Umarov, Fatma Samoura, Akio Toyoda and Anar Alakbarov bring deep, cross-industry expertise to the FIA Senate," the FIA said in a statement. "Their appointments strengthen the highest governance body of the FIA with global representation and diverse leadership experience."

The federation added that the Senate plays a central role in shaping its long-term strategic direction, and said the continued contribution of its members brings fresh perspective and informed judgment to support the FIA's mission across global motorsport and mobility.

The 2026 FIA Senate has 16 members, including FIA President Mohammed ben Sulayem and Senate President Carmelo Sanz de Barros.

Zhan Guojun of China was reappointed to the Senate. He is president of the Federation of Automobile and Motorcycle Sports of China (CAMF) and has served as a Senate member for more than a decade. ■