Incumbent president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who has held the role since 2021, is currently running unopposed ahead of December’s election.

Carlos Sainz Sr. has opted not to stand against incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem in the election for next president of the FIA, motor racing's governing body.

Rally legend Carlos Sainz decides not to run for the presidency of motorsport's governing body the FIA in December's election ...

Sainz Sr also felt that running in the FIA elections, set to take place in December in Uzbekistan, would affect his preparation for Dakar, where he is set to drive for Ford.