Carlos Sainz Sr. considering standing for FIA president
Spaniard Carlos Sainz Sr., father of the namesake Williams Formula One driver, said he is considering running for president of the governing FIA this year.
The 63-year-old, a double world rally champion and four-time winner of the Dakar Rally who is still competing, told Motorsport.com on Wednesday that he was assessing how much support he could count on.
Emirati Mohammed Ben Sulayem is expected to seek a second term in December and Sainz is the first potential challenger to break cover.
'This possibility (of standing) has been in my mind for some time now, not very deeply, but now I think it could be the right time in my career for me to take the step,' said Sainz.
READ | Alpine confirms Colapinto as Doohan's replacement for next five race weekends
'I'm confident I can do a good job and put together an excellent team to give back to the sport part of what it has given me.'
Ben Sulayem is a controversial figure who has had battles with teams and drivers in Formula One and rallying, but he holds a strong hand in an election where geography and regional loyalties come into play.
Presidential candidates are also required to stand with a slate of potential office-holders put forward for the various roles.
Sainz said there would be no conflict of interest with his son, a director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association.
'Obviously, I will have to step down regarding my role with Carlos and his career but this is not an issue at all,' he said.
'He has been in F1 for a decade now and we both know that if I go ahead with this project our relationship will change, of course. The FIA is a very serious entity and there will be no conflict.'
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
News18
7 hours ago
- News18
Fabregas Shoots Down Inter Rumours; Remains 'Committed To Como's Long-Term Project'
Last Updated: Fabregas reassured fans of his commitment to Como, emphasizing his long-term vision and dedication despite Inter Milan rumors. It seems like it's long-term investments over short-term satisfaction for Cesc Fabregas. The Como manager reassured fans about his immediate future on Wednesday, amidst growing speculation that he might be Inter Milan's top candidate to replace the recently departed Simone Inzaghi. Fabregas, the former Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea midfielder, has attracted attention from several top clubs after leading promoted Como to a 10th-place finish in Serie A last season. The Spaniard is also a shareholder in the club where he concluded his playing career. 'I truly believe in the Como project. I joined this club with a long-term vision. I don't want to end my career at a club where the project only lasts one or two years and then fades away," Fabregas stated at the SXSW conference in London. 'I am very committed to Como's long-term project. I came here as a player and am very happy because I can work the way I want. We share the same goals and ambitions. The president allows me to work according to my vision. advetisement 'Fortunately, we share the same vision and goals, aiming to achieve as much as possible. Together, we have built a strong team in a small city with a small club, but with big ambitions for the future," Fabregas concluded. Italian media reported that Inter wanted to speak to Fabregas after Inzaghi left by mutual agreement on Tuesday, following their 5-0 defeat against PSG in the Champions League final. Como president Mirwan Suwarso, however, dismissed the rumors and confirmed that Fabregas will not leave the club this summer, emphasising his key role. 'Our journey is long, spanning several seasons and centered around Cesc Fabregas, who will not leave the club," Suwarso stated at SXSW. Fabregas served as an assistant to former manager Osian Roberts as Como secured automatic promotion to the top flight last season. The 37-year-old also served as interim coach for a month after the sacking of Roberts' predecessor Moreno Longo in November, but could not take permanent charge until he obtained the coaching badges required by UEFA. Fabregas previously managed Como's youth team after retiring as a player in 2023, before taking over the first team in 2024. About the Author Siddarth Sriram First Published: June 04, 2025, 23:38 IST
The Hindu
8 hours ago
- The Hindu
Fabregas shuts down Inter speculation and vows to continue at Como
Cesc Fabregas pledged his immediate managerial future to Como on Wednesday amid increasing speculation that the Spaniard is the main target for Inter Milan to replace the recently departed Simone Inzaghi. Fabregas — former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder — has attracted the attention of several top clubs after leading promoted Como to a 10th place finish in Serie A last season. Fabregas is also a shareholder in the club where he ended his playing career. ALSO READ | FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Italy's Gabbia ruled out before Norway clash, Rugani named replacement 'I really believe in Como's long-term project, I arrived here as a player and I'm very, very happy because I can work here the way I want,' Fabregas said at the SXSW (South By Southwest) conference in London. Italian media said that Inter want to speak to Fabregas after Inzaghi left by mutual agreement on Tuesday, days after their 5-0 defeat by Paris St Germain in the Champions League final, and with the Club World Cup less than two weeks away.
The Hindu
8 hours ago
- The Hindu
Izaac and Maria shine, Dabang exacts revenge against Challengers
Riding on a sterling show by Quek Izaac up front and Maria Xiao in the last rubber, Dabang Delhi TTC avenged last year's final loss against defending champion Goa Challengers in the sixth edition of Ultimate Table Tennis. The 9-6 victory at the EKA Arena on Wednesday not only brought a smile to captain G. Sathiyan's face — despite being beaten by arch rival Harmeet Desai in his singles affair — but also catapulted the Delhi outfit to the top of the standings. Izaac – the Singaporean teenager – set the tone for Dabang by overcoming veteran Tiago Apolonia, the five-time Olympian, in the first match. Despite being ranked much lower than the Portugal paddler, Izaac's raw power and quick reflexes helped him win all three games in the battle between the youngest and oldest overseas participants of the season. Zeng Jian – Izaac's fellow Singaporean – then brought parity to the scoreline by handing Dabang's Diya Chitale a lesson in consistently finishing off rallies. Sathiyan and Maria then teamed up to defeat Harmeet and Zeng before Harmeet levelled the scoreline at six games apiece after trailing 1-0. Harmeet upped the ante and increased his pace substantially to force Sathiyan into errors at key moments. But Maria, the Spaniard, cruised past UTT debutant Sayali Wani — who was preferred ahead of Krittwika Sinha Roy — in the deciding rubber to extend Dabang's points tally to 19. Later, Reeth Rishya's clean slate in the last women's singles helped PBG Pune Jaguars outplay Kolkata ThunderBlades 10-5 in the night match and join Dabang Delhi as joint leaders in the points table. The results: Dabang Delhi TTC bt Dempo Goa Challengers 9-6 (Quek Izaac bt Tiago Apolonia 11-8, 11-9, 11-9; Diya Chitale lost to Zeng Jian 9-11, 5-11, 6-11; Maria Xiao & G. Sathiyan bt Zeng & Harmeet Desai 8-11, 11-5, 11-8; Sathiyan lost to Harmeet 11-8, 9-11, 9-11; Maria bt Sayali Wani 11-3, 11-7, 11-6). PBG Pune Jaguars bt Kolkata ThunderBlades 10-5 (Alvaro Robles bt Quadri Aruna 10-11, 11-10, 11-10; Dina Meshref bt Adriana Diaz 11-8, 1-11, 11-10; Dina & Anirban Ghosh bt Diaz & Ankur Bhattacharjee 11-9, 11-9, 7-11; Anirban lost to Ankur 8-11, 7-11, 11-8; Reeth Rishya bt Selenadeepthi Selvakumar 11-9, 11-8, 11-8). Thursday's fixtures: Jaipur Patriots vs U Mumba TT (5 p.m.); Stanley's Chennai Lions vs Ahmedabad SG Pipers (7.30 p.m.).
