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JA on F1 Podcast: Emergency Podcast – Sainz set to challenge Ben Sulayem for FIA presidency

Today Autosport broke the news of a challenge to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem from Carlos Sainz Sr

Carlos Sainz Sr

Carlos Sainz Sr

Photo by: Simon Galloway / Motorsport Images

In this emergency JAonF1 podcast we discuss why Carlos Sainz Sr is set to take on Mohammed Ben Sulayem for the FIA presidency and what happens next.

Motorsport Network’s Global Editorial Director Rebecca Clancy, who broke the story on Autosport and Motorsport earlier today, joins James Allen in the studio to discuss the bombshell news and to report what Sainz Sr has told her about his plans.

Sainz is the father of Williams F1 driver Carlos Sainz and a well-known figure in rallying and motorsport circles.

Will that father/son relationship be an issue? Can Sainz win? When is the election and how does it work? What does it mean for F1? How much trouble is Ben Sulayem in? Who will back Sainz?

These and many more questions are answered.

Don’t miss the chance to compete against our expert writers on Motorsport’s hugely popular F1 Fantasy League.

Send your comments or questions to: @jamesallenonf1 on X/Twitter or jamesallenonf1@autosport.com.

 
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