[Carlos Sainz Sr Takes on Mohammed Ben Sulayem in the Race for FIA Presidency]

In a shocking turn of events, Carlos Sainz Sr has announced his candidacy for the presidency of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), challenging incumbent president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Motorsport Network’s Global Editorial Director Rebecca Clancy, who broke this story on Autosport and Motorsport, joins us to discuss the implications of this unexpected news.

[The Man Behind the Driver]

Carlos Sainz Sr is not just a well-known figure in motorsport circles; he is also the father of Williams F1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr. The question on everyone’s mind is whether their familial relationship could potentially be an issue. We delve into this and other pressing questions surrounding Sainz Sr’s presidential bid.

Will the father/son dynamic pose a problem? Can Sainz win? When will the election take place, and how does it work? What impact will this have on Formula 1 (F1)? How much trouble is Ben Sulayem in, and who will back Sainz Sr? These questions, among many others, are addressed in our discussion.

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