Akio toyoda

Senate President Carmelo Sanz: The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (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 released from their headquarters. "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, reports Xinhua.