Several F1 drivers have shared their opinions on Carlos Sainz Sr. potentially running for FIA president ahead of the F1 Imola GP
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F1 drivers react to Carlos Sainz Sr.’s potential bid for FIA presidency ahead of Imola GP

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…

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Rally champion Carlos Sainz and F1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr at the finish line of Rally Dakar 2024
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Carlos Sainz Jr. opens up about his father’s potential FIA presidential bid at F1 Imola GP

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…

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Carlos Sainz (ESP) poses for a portrait in Erfoud , Morocco on September 24, 2018 // Flavien Duhamel / Red Bull Content Pool // SI201809300257 // Usage for editorial use only //
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Carlos Sainz Sr: FIA presidency run will be “out of passion and love” for the sport

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…

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