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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Carlos Sainz Sr. considering run for FIA president
Two-time FIA world champion Carlos Sainz Sr. may be throwing his hat into the ring to become the motorsport governing body's president, according to a report by Motorsport.com.
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LONDON :Spaniard Carlos Sainz Sr., father of the namesake Williams Formula One driver, said he is considering running for president of the governing FIA this year.The 63-year-old, a double world rally champion and four-times winner of the Dakar Rally who is still competing, told Motorsport.com on Wednesday th
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