Carlos Sainz Snr is reportedly eyeing up the FIA president role as Mohammed Ben Sulayem faces fresh opposition as he looks to run for a second term as the head of the motorsport governing body. Ben Sulayem was elected as FIA president in late 2021, inheriting the role from the long-serving Jean Todt at a turbulent time for the organisation. The 63-year-old was quickly tasked with rebuilding trust in the governing body after the controversy of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and he has since faced a number of stumbling blocks, which have eroded his favour among the F1 paddock.
With the next rounds of FIA elections approaching at the end of 2025, Ben Sulayem may face some fresh opposition. According to a report from Autosport, rallying legend Sainz Snr, who is the father of Williams driver Carlos Sainz Jnr, is considering running against the Emirati official for the post.
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