Carlos Sainz Sr. as new FIA President?

in Rally20 days ago

Hello rally fans :)!

Soooo, Carlos Sainz Sr. might be running for the newFIA President. And tbh? I didn’t have that on my 2025 motorsport bingo card🤣.

The man is a legend there’s no doubt about that. 2 time WRC champion, triple Dakar winner, and still out there driving like he’s got something to prove (and he usually proves it😄). He’s one of the most respected figures in rallying and motorsport overall, so hearing that he’s considering stepping into the world of FIA politics? It’s fkn huge!!

According to recent interviews, this isn’t just a rumor. Sainz himself confirmed that he’s been approached and is thinking it through very carefully. He’s not rushing the decision, which I respect. It’s not just being the face of motorsport, it’s being its biggest support :). And, honestly, after some of the chaos we’ve seen lately in all FIA races, a steady, respected hand wouldn’t be the worst idea ;))!

What I respect about his decision theemostis that hes is clearly approaching this with serrriioouusss intent. He wants to know who would be on his team, how it would work, and if there’s a proper foundation for actual change. That makes me feel like if he does go for it, he’s gonna make a big change😁!! He seems genuinely interested in making a difference, especially for rallying and for younger generations trying to break into motorsport🥹❤️👏🏻!!!

And let’s look at it from the other side; having someone who truly understands rallying, its challenges, and its potentials leading the FIA? That would feel like a breath of fresh air (sure the current president was a rally driver too but it doesn’t hit the same😅!). He’s been there, done that, and probably has a trophy or ten to prove it. He gets the struggle, the passion, and the politics. That balance is rare.

And best of all he seems like a good person :)!

It’s still early to the elections that will be held in December, but I’ll be watching this closely. If Sainz decides to go for it, the entire motorsport world will cheer for him :). And you know what? Maybe it’s time it did.

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Hopefully we get permanent stewards at each F1 race, as opposed to a rotating gaggle that we are currently blessed with, making inconsistent decisions.

Maybe Sainz Snr can do this. Would there be a conflict of interest with his son still racing in F1?

You know what annoys me the most in F1? A bunch of volunteers & unpaid stewards in tuis multi billion dollar sport. All it became is a fashion show for influencers!?

But I totally agree with you! There used to be permanent stewards and they should bring them back so they can focus better and get in the ”habit”
Sulayem was also open about this but didn’t do syite 😅
Hmm yeah I do see it as a possibility to be a problem, but didn’t Susie and Toto have the same issue and the FIA dropped it because they couldn’t find any evidence?

I think there's conflicts of interests everywhere in the F1 paddock.

I say get Steiner on as head of the FIA, at least the ratings would go up :D

Current president is my choice but lets see what future brings...

Hm idk about him.. he seems so off putting to me😭. Calling drivers to a meeting 10 minutes before the start of shakedown is crazy work🤣

But yeah :). Hopefully the future will be brighter :)