Listen "First Woman FIA President Candidate w/Laura Villars"
Episode Synopsis
What happens when someone decides to take on a system they know is rigged?In this episode of The Business of Speed, we sit down with Laura Villars — a professional driver who made headlines for trying to run for FIA President... even though she knew her name could never appear on the ballot.Laura opens up about what she discovered behind the scenes of motorsport’s most powerful organization, how the rules are designed to keep outsiders out, and why she still believes change has to start from within.This conversation dives into:Why the FIA election process isn’t as democratic as it seemsHow Laura’s candidacy exposed a hidden flaw in motorsport governanceThe future of women and young people in racing leadershipWhat it means to fight for change when you know you might loseIf you’ve ever felt like the system was stacked against you — this story will resonate deeply.🎧 Listen to more episodes of The Business of Speed
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