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The next FIA presidential election is due to take place later this year, where Mohammed Ben Sulayem is seeking a second term.
Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya supports Carlos Sainz Sr in his bid to challenge Mohammed Ben Sulayem for the FIA presidency later this year. Sainz Sr, a two-time World Rally Championship winner, expressed his interest in running for the presidency in an upcoming election in December. Ben Sulayem is seeking a second term, but his tenure has been marked by controversies, such as disputes with drivers and proposed changes to FIA governance. Montoya believes that Sainz Sr would bring positive change to F1 if elected and could succeed in the role. According to Montoya, discontent with Ben Sulayem’s leadership could impact the election outcome, as the FIA Presidency is a highly political position in the sport.
