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Lewis Hamilton’s dad ‘set for new FIA role’ as presidency bid ramps up
Lewis Hamilton’s father Anthony may take on a new role in the FIA due to a potential challenge to Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s presidency. Anthony Hamilton is expected to join the governing body’s young driver program, a role he has unofficially performed for over a year, as per The Times. The upcoming FIA conference will see the announcement of the FIA’s young driver development pathway, potentially led by the seven-time F1 world champion’s father. In a separate development, Carlos Sainz Sr is contemplating a challenge against Ben Sulayem’s presidency. Ben Sulayem’s proposed FIA operational changes aim to safeguard his leadership against challenges, to be discussed at the conference. Anthony Hamilton’s potential appointment signals a close bond with his son Lewis and involvement in consoling rookie drivers like Isack Hadjar, hinting at his role within the FIA’s young driver program. Despite recent tensions between drivers and Ben Sulayem, Anthony Hamilton reportedly has a good relationship with the FIA president, as indicated by their interactions during recent F1 events.
