Incumbent president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who has held the role since 2021, is currently running unopposed ahead of December’s election.

Carlos Sainz Sr had been considering whether to become a candidate against incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem in the FIA presidential election later this year; Sainz, the father of Williams F1 driver ...

Carlos Sainz Sr. has opted not to stand against incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem in the election for next president of the FIA, motor racing's governing body.

Rally legend Carlos Sainz decides not to run for the presidency of motorsport's governing body the FIA in December's election.

Dakar winner Carlos Sainz Sr had been floated as a candidate to run against Mohamed Ben Sulayem, but he is opting out of aiming for the FIA presidency.

Dakar winner Carlos Sainz Sr had been floated as a candidate to run against Mohamed Ben Sulayem, but he is opting out of aiming for the FIA presidency.

Carlos Sainz Jr. has backed his father's decision to step down from the FIA presidential bid against Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

Carlos Sainz Sr has ended his challenge for the FIA presidency opting to remain focused on the 2026 Dakar Rally for Ford.

Sainz won the Dakar for the fourth time in 2024 and will compete in the desert event in Saudi Arabia next January with Ford. His son - also named Carlos Sainz - drives for Williams in Formula 1.