Carlos Sainz Jr. has backed his father's decision to step down from the FIA presidential bid against Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

Carlos Sainz Sr had been considering whether to become a candidate against incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem in the FIA presidential election later this year; Sainz, the father of Williams F1 driver Carlos Sainz,

Carlos Sainz Sr, father of Williams F1 driver Carlos Sainz, has opted against opposing Mohammed Ben Sulayem for the presidency of the FIA. His decision leaves Ben Sulayem without a clear opponent as he seeks a second term, despite the controversies that have been a part of his leadership so far.