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The next FIA presidential election is due to take place later this year – is this the first name to challenge Mohammed Ben Sulayem?
Carlos Sainz Senior, a two-time world rally champion, has expressed his interest in challenging Mohammed Ben Sulayem for the FIA presidency.
The FIA presidential election is set to be held in December this year, with no other candidates officially in the running.
Sainz Sr is the father of Williams F1 driver Carlos Sainz and has confirmed his intention to launch a presidential campaign.
He believes his over 40 years of experience in motorsport make him a suitable candidate to give back to the sport that has given him so much.
Sainz Sr is confident in his ability to do a good job and assemble a strong team to contribute to the development of the sport and the automotive industry.
