Overview

• Carlos Sainz Sr is seriously considering running for FIA president but has yet to formally declare his candidacy or assemble a campaign team.
• FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has proposed statute amendments requiring earlier candidacy announcements and stricter ethics guidelines, potentially targeting Sainz Sr.
• A leaked document suggests the proposed changes may allow the FIA to screen and reject challengers more effectively, raising concerns about fairness.
• Carlos Sainz Jr has publicly endorsed his father’s potential bid, dismissing conflict-of-interest concerns related to his own F1 career.
• The FIA General Assembly will vote on the proposed procedural changes in June, setting the stage for the December presidential election in Tashkent.