Carlos Sainz Sr has emerged as a potential candidate to run against incumbent FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem ahead of elections that will take place in Uzbekistan in December, Afrosport reports.
Ben Sulayem has held the top job at the FIA since 2021 and is seeking another four-year term.
According to Sky Sports F1, Sainz Sr, who is the father of Williams driver Carlos Sainz Jr, has widespread support from executives across the different motorsport categories under FIA jurisdiction.
A potential conflict of interest over the 63-year-old governing the leading global motorsport body due to the presence of his son in F1, is not expected to be a source of concern among F1 teams.
The two-time World Rally champion is viewed as a candidate with personal integrity as against Ben Sulayem whose tenure has come under scrutiny.
The recent resignation of deputy president for sport Robert Reid, raised concerns over the governance direction of the FIA under the Emirati.