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Villars defends FIA candidacy against ‘PR stunt' claims
Sep.21 Laura Villars has hit back at suggestions her run for the FIA presidency is nothing more than a publicity stunt. The 28-year-old Swiss racer, who declared her candidacy earlier this month, told Bild newspaper she had been preparing the move for months. 'I think now is the right time to not be shy as a woman and to overcome barriers,' she said. 'I enjoy competition, and when I set my mind to something, I see it through to the end.' When asked about claims her bid was a way to boost her glamour-tinged Instagram profile, Villars bristled. 'Do these people also have these doubts about my competitors? No. 'I don't want to comment further.' The Ligier European Series driver also...
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