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Newsweek
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
F1's Carlos Sainz Endorses His Father's Exit From FIA Presidential Campaign
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Williams Racing Formula One driver Carlos Sainz Jr. has backed his father Carlos Sainz Sr.'s decision not to enter the FIA presidential campaign this year. Sainz Sr. revealed that other commitments, including racing in the Dakar Rally, held him back from competing against current FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Some of the F1 community looked forward to a change in the leadership of its governing body after Sainz Sr. said he was considering running for the position of FIA president. Now, Sainz Sr. has confirmed that he is abandoning the idea of entering the campaign. Sainz Jr. acknowledged that he supported his father's decision in his role as a son, but as a motorsport fan, the Spaniard held a different opinion. When asked by the media if he was disappointed to see his father step down, Sainz Jr. said: Carlos Sainz of Spain and Williams speaks in the media pen following his q1 exit during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 14, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Carlos Sainz of Spain and Williams speaks in the media pen following his q1 exit during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 14, 2025 in Montreal, Canada."As his son, no. As a motorsport fan, yes. "I think many motorsport people would have liked to see my dad giving it a go and seeing what he could have done for the sport, but as his son, and after evaluating a bit also with him, all the things he had to get involved with and [would] have to take care of, to confirm and to have any possibility of running for that presidency, I think I understand why he's not doing it and why he's letting it go and focusing on his own stuff." However, he didn't rule out a future possibility of Sainz Sr. campaigning for the position of FIA president. Sainz Jr. added: "Never say never. I think the ideal time was now, given the state of the situation that everything is in, I think it was the ideal moment for him to go in and and try to have a positive effect. "I don't know if that will be ideal in four or eight years' time. I'll never say never, but right now, for sure, he's not interested anymore." Sainz Sr., who is a two-time World Rally Championship winner, said he didn't want to compromise his preparations for the Dakar Rally by running for FIA president. He revealed in a statement on X: "This message is to publicly confirm that I have finally decided not to run for the presidency of the FIA in this year's election. "I have worked hard these past months to understand in depth the situation at the FIA and the demands and complexities that come with such an important project," the 63-year-old wrote. "After a thoughtful reflection, I have come to the conclusion that the present circumstances are not ideal to set the grounds for my candidacy. "Furthermore, I have realized that properly running for President would notably compromise my preparation for the Dakar and I do not wish to weaken my commitment to Ford and my team. "These concerns have therefore inclined me to be realistic and desist from my FIA endeavour for now." With no competition in place, Mohammed Ben Sulayem will likely continue to perform the role of FIA president.
News18
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Carlos Sainz Throws Weight Behind Father For FIA President Role
Published By : AFP Last Updated: Sainz Jr. explained that his father had not yet decided if he would run for the post, but he would give up managing his son's career if he did. Williams driver Carlos Sainz on Thursday backed his father and said there would be no conflict of interest between them if he stood against Mohammed Ben Sulayem in this year's FIA presidential election. Speaking at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari ahead of this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Sainz Jr. explained that his father had not yet decided if he would run for the post, but he would give up managing his son's career if he did. 'He has started considering it and he's obviously going to evaluate his options and his candidature and his possibilities," said Sainz of his 63-year-old father, a two-time world rally champion and four-time winner of the Paris-Dakar Rally. 'It's a possibility. It's not that he's going to present himself for sure, or to go for a candidature," he told Sky F1. 'He's just considering it. To be honest, it has not come much from him – it's come from a lot of people in the paddock, suggesting it to him and putting the idea in his head." advetisement Sainz Jnr added that he felt his father's wide knowledge and long experience in motor sport made him an ideal candidate for the position of president. 'Being his son and obviously a big fan of his, I think he fits very well the profile. I think no-one understands motorsport better than my dad across so many ranges from rallying to go-karting," he said. 'He came with me to all the go-kart races, to all the single-seater ladders, to Formula One now. He has quite a broad experience about everything including mobility with everything that he does in Spain." He added that he and his father would separate professionally to avoid any accusations of conflicting interests. 'My dad and me, we would part ways, he would not be my manager anymore," he said. 'I'm a 30-year-old Formula One driver that also has him as manager and my cousin and we would just simply stop. 'Whoever knows my dad, or me personally, knows we would never do anything that would mean a conflict of interest." Ben Sulayem, also a former rally driver, has presided over a period of much unrest in Formula One including controversial decision-making and policies. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - AFP) Watch CNN-News18 here. News18 Sports brings you the latest updates, live commentary, and highlights from cricket, football, tennis, badmintion, wwe and more. Catch breaking news, live scores, and in-depth coverage. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! Location : Italy First Published:
