FIA chief quits over 'principles'

ROBERT Reid has resigned from his role as deputy president for sport at the FIA and accused the governing body of a “breakdown in governance standards”.

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Reid has had a number of disagreements with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in recent months and his resignation comes after Motorsport UK chair David Richards also accused the FIA of a “shift in moral compass”.

Ben Sulayem, who has been involved in a number of controversies since he took to the helm of the FIA, is expected to stand for re-election when his four-year term expires in December.

Reid’s statement read: “I took on this role to help deliver greater transparency, stronger governance and more collaborative leadership.