Carlos Sainz Backs Father for FIA President, Says No Conflict of Interest
- Carlos Sainz Jr., a Williams driver, publicly supported his father’s potential candidacy in December’s FIA presidential election.
- Carlos Sainz Sr. Began considering a run after suggestions from others, though he has not finalized any decision or team formation.
- Sainz Jr. Emphasized that if his father runs, they would separate professionally to prevent any conflicts of interest involving his F1 career.
- Addressing any concerns, Sainz Jr. Emphasized that both he and his father are committed to avoiding situations that could create a conflict of interest.
- If Sainz Sr. Runs, he would likely challenge incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem amid reports of rule changes favoring the latter’s position.
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