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Carlos Sainz Sr issues official statement over FIA presidency bid
Carlos Sainz Sr officially confirmed he will not run against Mohammed Ben Sulayem for FIA presidency in an upcoming election. This decision followed speculation in the F1 paddock about his potential candidacy. Sainz Sr stated in a social media post that he decided not to pursue the presidency due to complexities and not ideal circumstances, citing a commitment to the Dakar and Ford. Despite withdrawing from the race, he expressed continued passion for serving the Motorsport world and supporting meaningful changes within the organization. With Sainz Sr’s withdrawal, it appears that Ben Sulayem may run uncontested for the FIA presidency at the end of the year. The FIA holds elections every four years, with Ben Sulayem having been elected to the role in 2021.
