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Carlos Sainz Sr Considers FIA Presidency as Election Rules Face Potential Changes

The rally legend evaluates support for a December bid while current president Mohammed Ben Sulayem proposes statute amendments to shape the race.

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Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Qualifying - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 15, 2025 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton father Anthony before practice. REUTERS/Mark Peterson/File Photo
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Overview

  • Carlos Sainz Sr is gauging support from FIA member clubs to decide on a formal challenge against Mohammed Ben Sulayem in the December presidential election.
  • Leaked documents suggest Ben Sulayem is seeking to amend FIA statutes to require earlier candidate declarations, potentially disadvantaging rivals like Sainz Sr.
  • The FIA confirmed a 50% reduction in penalties for driver swearing, a move criticized by some as a strategic concession ahead of the election.
  • Carlos Sainz Jr and other prominent figures, including Max Verstappen and George Russell, have expressed support for Sainz Sr, dismissing concerns of a conflict of interest.
  • Anthony Hamilton’s advisory role in the FIA’s Young Driver Development Pathway will be formalized at the June Macau conference, signaling a focus on grassroots talent.