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Carlos Sainz Sr. withdraws from FIA presidency race
Carlos Sainz Sr. Phillip van Osten
25/06/2025 at 17:4425/06/2025 at 18:28 Rally legend Carlos Sainz Sr. has officially ended speculation about a potential run for the presidency of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, confirming he will not be standing as a candidate in the upcoming election. The announcement significantly clears the path for incumbent president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who now appears likely to run uncontested as he seeks a second term at the helm of motorsport’s global governing body. Sainz, 63, is a two-time World Rally Champion and four-time Dakar Rally winner. He had reportedly been weighing a candidacy since late 2023, following discussions with influential...
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