Once Autosport.com advanced the news, Wednesday’s day was for Carlos Sainz, an endless calls in which he confirmed to be raised very seriously to the next elections to the presidency of the International Automobile Federation (FIA). The vote, which will be held in Tashkent (Uzbekistan) on December 12, was presented as a mere procedure for Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the current mandamás of the organization that legislates the majority of automobile relevance competitions, which in turn joined the position in 2021 replacing Jean Todt, who had held that chair for 12 years. Since he put himself at the head of the FIA, the Dubai Executive has been immersed in different controversies that have become visible in several ceremonies, especially in those related to Formula 1. In addition, the Arab is pursued by promulgated messages for a long time with clear misogynist dyes.
Speaking to Cursport.com, Sainz explained the reasons that lead him to think that now it is the indicated time to take the step, and that in fact he is already probing possible alliances with heavyweights within the scope of the motorsport. “Now is the right time for it,” says the Madrid, who is still the only Spanish who has been able to be crowned world champion of rallies, and who also did it by double (1990 and 1992). “There are many reasons [para presentarme]. But, basically, the main one is based on the fact that I have been a pilot for more than 40 years and this sport has given me everything, “he added.” This possibility [la de ser presidente] I have been around my head for a long time, although until now it was not a very serious thing. However, it can now be the right time to take the step. I trust that I can do a good job and form an excellent team to return to sport part of what it has given me, ”argues the corridor.
After passing through the closed sections, Sainz debuted in the Dakar in the 2006 RAID edition and won it for the first time in 2010, with Volkswagen, to repeat in 2018 (Peugeot) and Mini (2020). In last year’s edition he got it again, this time with Audi, a feat that made him the only one to have achieved it with four different brands.
In addition to his individual trajectory as an athlete, Sainz is also Carlos’s father, current pilot gives the Williams team that competes in the Formula 1. World Cup for ‘Carletes’, as the kid was known long ago, the father figure has been very relevant because it has served as a compass and focus, and has guided him in each step he has taken, from the karting to the she. Precisely for that reason, the shadow of a conflict of interest can come to mind to anyone, although the alleged candidate for FIA rules it with total roundness. “My history precedes me, and people know me enough to understand that this will not be a problem. Obviously I will have to give up my role [de agente] With Carlos, but that will not be a problem at all, ”says the multi -champion, which also was from Spain in Squash, before moving to cars.“ Carlos is no longer a child; It has been in F1 for a decade and we both know that, if I move on with this project, our relationship will change, ”Sainz reminds.
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