FIA Nominates Malcolm Wilson as Deputy President for Sport in Formula 1

So, here’s a wild bit of news from the motorsport world — Malcolm Wilson, yeah him, the guy who basically lives, breathes, and dreams rally cars, might just be the new deputy president for sport at the FIA. It’s like when your favorite obscure band suddenly gets a record deal, but without the screaming fans or catchy tunes.

Apparently, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the FIA president, just thought, “Hey, let’s mix things up!”, and tossed Wilson’s name into the ring. Reid’s out, Wilson’s in — maybe. They gotta vote on it in June over in Macau. Does anyone even know where that is off the top of their head? I had to Google it once. Pretty sure I saw a map, but who really remembers geography nowadays?

So yeah, Wilson’s no stranger to mud-splattered windshields — been running the M-Sport thing with Ford since I still wore butterfly clips in my hair (not anymore though, fashion evolves). British rally champ back in the day, too. Impressive, right? Despite this little chaos, MotorsportUK was caught totally off guard, like when you’re studying for the wrong test — that’s gotta be a laugh…or not.

Meanwhile, Richards from MotorsportUK is not thrilled. He’s out here talking about moral compasses going haywire. Fair or unfair? Who knows. Reminds me of those times my GPS takes me to a field and tells me it’s “Main Street.”

But wait, there’s more drama! Natalie Robyn, ex-FIA management big shot, spilled some tea on these “challenging circumstances.” Oh, what these could be is anyone’s guess. Perhaps her cryptic messages will find their way into a mystery novel soon.

Ben Sulayem heaps praises on Wilson, and you’d think he’s describing a revolutionary superhero rally driver. I can almost see a MALCOLM action figure hitting the shelves. With statements like that, who wouldn’t support this guy? “Innovation benefiting fans, drivers, and teams”… Doesn’t that feel like a rally to everyone?

Anyway, Wilson seems pumped about this nomination. He talks about the thrill of motorsport like it’s a roller coaster you’ve gotta ride once. His words paint a vivid picture of excitement and community, and suddenly I have the urge to watch some cars race around, just for the chaos of it all.

Is this change good? Bad? Mixed reviews may come, but who can predict anything nowadays? With Ben Sulayem’s first term ending in December, no one’s challenging him, and frankly, they might be on to something… maybe just waiting to see how this ride ends. Stay tuned, folks.