Williams F1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr has shared his thoughts on his father Carlos Sainz Sr’s decision to withdraw from the race for FIA presidency. The rally legend recently announced his withdrawal in a public statement, stepping aside instead of directly challenging incumbent president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who is seeking re-election. The FIA will hold…
Earlier in May 2025, rumors circulated that Carlos Sainz Sr., a two-time World Rally Champion and four-time Dakar Winner, and Carlos Sainz Jr.’s father, was considering running for the FIA presidency. Media outlets, such as Sky Sports, confirmed that Sainz Sr. was “assessing support” and potentially challenging the current FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, ahead…
Heading into the Imola GP, several drivers on the current F1 grid have shared their opinions on the possibility of Carlos Sainz Sr. running for FIA president later this year. The next presidential election of the motorsport’s governing body will be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on 12th December. Incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem has not formally…
Carlos Sainz shared his thoughts on the possibility of his father, rally legend Carlos Sainz Sr, running for FIA president later this year. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is approaching the end of his first term, having assumed office in late 2021. His presidency has been marked by controversies, high-profile departures, and strained relations with…
In recent weeks, news of Carlos Sainz Sr’s possible run for the FIA presidency made waves in the motorsport world—and today, the 63 year-old confirmed it himself. Earlier this week the two-time World Rally Champion revealed he is “currently in the process of figuring out how much support I will get from the community of…
