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Sainz Sr. considering standing for FIA president

  • Carlos Sainz Sr., the 63-year-old double world rally champion, is exploring the possibility of standing as a candidate for FIA president in the upcoming December 12 election in Uzbekistan.
  • He has been evaluating the level of support he could receive and believes this is the right time in his career to take the step.
  • Sainz intends to strengthen and develop motorsport, emphasizing he will step down from his current role with his son, Carlos Sainz Jr., to avoid conflicts of interest.
  • The FIA election will likely pit Sainz against incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem, whose controversial tenure includes disputes with drivers and closed-door governance.
  • Sainz’s candidacy suggests a potential challenge to the current leadership, reflecting calls for improved governance and greater accountability within the FIA.
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