
In a stunning endorsement, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has showered praise on the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) and its visionary leader, Mahendra Boodhoo.
In a letter dated February 18, 2026, Ben Sulayem heralds a groundbreaking moment for Guyanese motorsport, celebrating the GMR&SC’s ascension as a Full Member of the FIA’s expansive global network. This partnership signifies a strategic alliance within a “powerful global network of 149 organisations,” designed to empower the local club through several critical avenues.
Ben Sulayem specifically commended Boodhoo’s dynamic leadership, stating, “Your leadership during this period has played a clear role in strengthening the GMR&SC’s engagement within the FIA family.” His efforts have fortified governance, cooperation, and development at both national and regional levels.

As the GMR&SC gears up for its Annual General Meeting, this prestigious endorsement from the apex of global motorsport underscores its impressive trajectory. Boodhoo has gained several significant endorsements for re-election. Guyana is positioned as a formidable player in the “World in Motion,” transcending its regional roots.










