The former FIA deputy president for sport, Robert Reid, believes he was mistreated for speaking out about the current direction of the sport's governing body. Reid, who made his name as co-driver ...

Scottish executive Reid was appointed in 2021 when current FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem was elected, but their pair have “fallen out” in recent years” – as reported by the BBC.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President, FIA, on the grid© Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images Alexander Wurz, Robert Reid, Deputy President for Sport of the FIA© Autosport.com ...

Earlier today, deputy president of the FIA Robert Reid resigned from his role at F1’s governing body, citing a compromise in principles. Now, the FIA has responded with a statement of its own.

Last week, former rally co-driver and FIA deputy president for sport Robert Reid publicly announced his resignation – in an election year, the equivalent of rolling a grenade under the door.

In a stunning turn of events, Robert Reid, the former deputy president of the FIA, has resigned from his position due to issues regarding principles. Reid was one of the higher-ranking officials ...

FIA Deputy President for Sport Robert Reid has resigned. “When I took on this role, it was to serve the FIA’s members; not to serve power.” — Mark Hughes (@SportmphMark) April 10, 2025 ...

FIA officials Robert Reid and David Richards were barred from a key World Motor Sport Council meeting for refusing to sign an NDA. Nov 3, 2019; Austin, TX, USA; A view of the FIA Formula One flag ...

The 69-year-old has been chosen by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to replace Robert Reid, who resigned two weeks ago.