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Carlos Sainz Sr weighs FIA presidency bid as first challenger to Mohammed Ben Sulayem

The two-time World Rally champion is assessing support for a potential campaign ahead of the December 2025 election.

Formula One F1 - Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - April 20, 2025 Carlos Sainz Sr., the father of Williams' Carlos Sainz Jr. after the race REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo
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Overview

  • Carlos Sainz Sr, a motorsport icon with over 40 years of experience, is considering running for FIA president against incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
  • The FIA presidential election is scheduled for December 12, 2025, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, with no other candidates officially declared so far.
  • Sainz Sr has pledged to step back from involvement in his son Carlos Sainz Jr's Formula 1 career to avoid any conflict of interest if elected.
  • Ben Sulayem's tenure has faced criticism over governance controversies, senior departures, and strained relations with drivers and teams.
  • Sainz Sr aims to offer a transparent and collaborative leadership model, leveraging his extensive motorsport experience to strengthen the FIA's global standing.