Sebastien Ogier expressed support for Carlos Sainz Sr potentially running for FIA president in the World Rally Championship.
Sainz Sr is assessing his level of support from FIA’s member clubs before making a final decision on the presidency bid.
This development follows Malcolm Wilson’s nomination by Mohammed Ben Sulayem for the FIA’s deputy president for sport role.
Ogier, along with other WRC drivers, indicated support for Sainz Sr’s candidacy.
The WRC service park in Portugal reacted positively to the FIA’s revised penalties for swearing incidents.
Hyundai team principal Cyril Abiteboul welcomed the prospect of multiple candidates in the FIA presidency election.
