Overview

• Carlos Sainz Sr, former World Rally champion, is contemplating running for FIA president in December 2025 to challenge incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
• Sainz has been approached by key motorsport figures encouraging him to present a reform-oriented platform to FIA delegates.
• If he runs, Sainz plans to propose a 'positive and constructive program' as an alternative to the current administration's governance approach.
• Ben Sulayem's presidency, which began in late 2021, has faced criticism over controversies, including high-profile resignations and governance disputes.
• The FIA presidential election is scheduled for December 12, 2025, in Tashkent, with delegates set to decide between continuity and change.