Mayer, 59, will challenge current president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who has been in the role since December 2021.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mayer\u2019s decision comes less than a year after Ben Sulayem sacked him as a Formula 1 steward.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mayer told BBC Sport that his decision to run was not driven by personal grievance. \u201cIt\u2019s not personal,\u201d Mayer said. \u201cBut I felt the FIA could do better for the member clubs, for the motorsport community.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With more than 15 years of experience as an F1 race steward and leadership roles in major US championships such as Indycar, IMSA and the American Le Mans Series, Mayer believes he has the right blend of experience. \u201cI can bring value to our stakeholders, whether they are small clubs in under-served regions, or whether it's the Formula 1 track. I'm equally comfortable in both places,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mayer also stressed that he has broadened his focus beyond motorsport. \u201cAs much as I come from motorsport, I've spent the last six months educating myself on the mobility side and what that opportunity is. To me, actually, that's the larger opportunity \u2014 the opportunity to have a global impact for sustainability, for accessibility, and for safety all around the world,\u201d Mayer said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With more than 15 years of experience as an F1 race steward and leadership roles in major US championships such as Indycar, IMSA and the American Le Mans Series, Mayer believes he has the right blend of experience. \u201cI can bring value to our stakeholders, whether they are small clubs in under-served regions, or whether it's the Formula 1 track. I'm equally comfortable in both places,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As for his chances in the upcoming election, Mayer said: \u201cThe goal is to go to the clubs and demonstrate to them that there is a viable alternative.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n