Carlos Sainz SR has announced that it will not run against Mohammad Ben Sulem for the post of FIA President.
The two -time World Rally Championship Champion was considering putting his hat in the ring to contest the election in the election later this year – but now confirmed that he would not be a candidate.
Autosport broke the news in May The 63 -year -old Dakar winner was considering a campaign to top the current leadership.
However, A letter signed by 36 race clubs revealed in support of Ben SulemWhose rule continues as the president of the FIA, is associated with controversy, Of which the latest made Sarah Mariani, director of stability, diversity and inclusion, futile last week.,
Sainz pointed to the “current circumstances”, which is not scoring a run against Ben Suleyam and Spaniel also highlighted his ongoing belch commitments.
“Hi everyone, this message is publicly confirmed that I have not finally decided to run for the presidency of the FIA in this year’s election,” he posted in an open letter on social media.
“I have worked hard in these last months, which to understand the situation in the FIA deeply and to understand the demands and complications coming with such an important project. After a thoughtful reflection, I have come to the conclusion that the current circumstances are not ideal to determine the basis for my candidature.
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“In addition, I realize that my preparation for the President running properly will be mentioned and I do not want to weaken my commitment to Ford and my team. So these concerns have bowed to me to be realistic and now desired with my FIA effort.
“Despite being removed from this race, the motorcysters have not changed my passion to serve and lead within the world and I still believe that the organization needs significant changes, which I really hope will be dealt with in the coming years.
“Racing and mobility are both my life and I will closely follow with great interest with future development. I will always support my game and try to contribute in all meaningful ways to improve dynamics for road users around the world.
“Finally, I want to honestly thank all of you for the support, encouragement and message of support received during the last weeks. They have strengthened my confidence to continue my present and future targets efforts to the goals of my present and future and I am really grateful. Thanks. Thanks. Carlos Sainz.”
As things stand, it seems that Ben Sulem will be unopposed as he wants another term in the FIA HotSat since he started her role in 2021.
He has recently been in motorcyst news for several controversial decisions, including a string of major figures leaving the governing body, harassing the members of the FIA from meetings and harassing drivers by stopping the swearing in.
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