M-Sport’s Malcolm Wilson has been named as deputy president for sport of the global governing body of motorsport.
The FIA, Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, has confirmed Mr Wilson’s appointment following his nomination in April by the federation’s president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
The appointment was voted through by FIA Member Clubs at the extraordinary general assemblies in Macau.
Mr Wilson is a leading figure in British motorsport.
He is the managing director of M-Sport Ltd, based at Dovenby, near Cockermouth, which has operated Ford’s World Rally programme since 1997.
Prior to forming M-Sport, Mr Wilson was a highly successful rally driver, having won the British Rally in 1994. He is also an Honorary Member of the British Racing Drivers Club. In 2009, Mr Wilson was awarded an OBE for services to motor sport in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
The deputy president for sport is one of the most senior elected roles at the FIA serving on the World Motor Sport Council and has a wide range of responsibilities including developing global motor sport policies in collaboration with FIA Commissions and national sporting authorities and promoting safety, sustainability and innovation within the sport.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem said: “The role of Deputy President for Sport is absolutely integral to our organisation, and one that Malcolm Wilson brings a wealth of experience to.
“Having competed for over 40 years at the highest level, both as a driver and technical partner to teams, his expertise will be invaluable to the FIA and our member organisations. I am delighted to welcome Malcolm to the federation and look forward to working with him to grow motorsport at every level.”
Mr Wilson said: “I am delighted to take on the role. As the federation pushes forward with its mission to advance motorsport and develop grassroots initiatives, I look forward to playing a part in helping to shape the future of the sport we love and working with the president to continue growing and strengthening our championships.”
