It was ultimately not Susie Wolff who could oppose Mohammed Ben Sulayem for the presidency of the FIA at the end of the year, during the upcoming elections.
A new name circulates strongly in several media, that of Carlos Sainz Sr.
The former WRC pilot, who still runs in rally Raid, appeared as a possible candidate for the next FIA presidency. The double world rally champion could appear against the current President Mohammed Ben Sulayem according to sources verified by Sky Sports in England.
The father of driver Williams F1 would have the favors of many motor sport personalities who no longer support the management mode of “MBS” at the head of the FIA, which is often like dictatorship. MBS notably ousted many thinking heads as he mandate, imposing his vision of things.
The last notable departure took place last month: the vice-president of sports, Robert Reid, resigned, invoking concerns about the governance of the FIA under the direction of Ben Sulayem.
The F1 stables should not be concerned about a conflict of interest concerning the governance of the discipline in which his son evolves. Spanish should be able to delegate any subject likely to have an impact on competition.
A senior manager of a large F1 stable told Sky Sports F1 that “The impeccable assessment” of Sainz in terms of personal integrity would dissipate any concern and that he should be considered as a “Very plausible candidate”.
Sainz SR would also be eager to collaborate with the pilots and give GDPA a greater influence on the rules of the discipline.
The presidential election is scheduled for the next FIA general meeting in Uzbekistan on December 12.
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