Gautam Singhania to contest in FIA elections

If elected, Singhania will become a member of the FIA World Motor Sports Council Board and will represent the FMSCI as its Titular

Gautam Hari Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director, Raymond Group
Gautam Hari Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director, Raymond Group
Press Trust of India Chennai
Last Updated : Oct 17 2017 | 8:20 PM IST
Industrialist Gautam Singhania is all set to contest the FIA elections, to be held in Paris on December 8, hoping to reclaim a seat for India on the FIA World Motor Sports Council.

The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) today announced in a statement that Singhania has been nominated for the Titular's post by the Board earlier this week.

If elected, Singhania will become a member of the FIA World Motor Sports Council Board and will represent the FMSCI as its Titular.

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Singhania and Vicky Chandhok were the two names that were put up to the Board for consideration and the former got the mandate from the Board by a majority.

The FIA AGM this year is crucial as not only the new World Motor Sports Council but also a new president and seven vice-presidents will be elected for a four-year term.
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First Published: Oct 17 2017 | 8:20 PM IST

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