Williams’ Spanish driver Carlos Sainz (L) and Carlos Sainz Sr. arrive for the third apply session forward of the Bahrain Method One Grand Prix on the Bahrain Worldwide Circuit in Sakhir on April 12, 2025. (Picture by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
Two-time FIA world champion Carlos Sainz Sr. could also be throwing his hat into the ring to turn out to be the motorsport governing physique’s president, in line with a report by Motorsport.com.
Present president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has served since 2021, however his 4 years have been beset by controversy. He has not formally declared for re-election, however is broadly identified to be mounting a marketing campaign.
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The choice will happen in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Dec. 12.
Each Sainz Sr. and Ben Sulayem are 63 years outdated and former opponents. Sainz Sr., who has gained 4 Dakar Rally occasions, competed within the occasion in January. The elder Sainz is the daddy of Williams F1 driver Carlos Sainz.
“This risk has been in my thoughts for a while now, not very deeply, however now I believe it could possibly be the precise time in my profession for me to take the step,” stated Sainz Sr., as reported by the BBC. “I’m assured I can do an excellent job and put collectively a superb crew to present again to the game a part of what it has given me.
“I’ve accrued quite a lot of expertise on this sport all through the years and I’m sure I can convey new and fascinating issues, to strengthen and develop the game and the car world.”
There have been no formal declarations by Sainz Sr., Ben Sulayem or any others presently, though others are anticipated to run.
Underneath Ben Sulayem’s management, FIA has skilled a bevy of contentious conditions. Robert Reid, the deputy president for sport, resigned in April, claiming “a basic breakdown in governance requirements.” That led former FIA CEO Natalie Robyn, who was compelled out in the summertime of 2024, to interrupt her silence and concur with Reid’s sentiments.
Drivers have additionally been important of Ben Sulayem’s ban on swearing. Furthermore, Susie Wolff, the chief government of F1 Academy for aspiring feminine drivers, filed a authorized grievance towards the FIA after a battle of curiosity inquiry was lodged towards her and husband Toto Wolff, president of Mercedes Motosport, however FIA closed it two days later. –Area Stage Media
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