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Sainz's father ‘seriously' eyeing FIA president role

May 8 Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz's famous father has admitted he could be in the running to become the next president of the FIA. In December, the controversial current president of F1's governing body, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, is scheduled to face elections. Recently, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff's wife Susie was slated as a potential contender, but apparent conflict of interest concerns ruled that scenario out. However, even though Sainz's son Carlos jr is not only a Williams driver but also a new co-director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association, that has reportedly not stopped rally legend Sainz senior, 63, from being approached. He was then approached by the Spanish newspaper El...
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