Todt to stand for FIA presidency

Source: [www.formula1.com]

Former Ferrari boss Jean Todt has confirmed he will stand for the presidency of the FIA, Formula One racing’s governing body, when the position comes up for election later this year.

Current President, Max Mosley, announced on Wednesday that he will stand down in October from the post he has held since 1993. Mosley has endorsed Todt’s candidacy.

“I think he would be the ideal person to continue but to also extend the work of the last 16 years,” said Mosley of the 63-year-old Frenchman in a letter to the FIA’s member clubs. “He can be relied on in all areas where the FIA is active. I very much hope you will give him your support.”

Announcing his campaign, Todt, who has been involved in motor sport since 1966 and led Ferrari to five straight championships between 2000 and 2004, said: "It is my intention to continue and expand the outstanding work of President Mosley."

Todt has named New Zealander Brian Gibbons and Britain’s Graham Stoker as his preferred vice-presidential candidates and has proposed American Nick Craw, currently deputy president (sport) of the FIA, for president of the FIA Senate.

"I am confident that together we will offer the FIA the opportunity to elect a dynamic leadership team of outstanding experience and commitment," Todt added.

At last weekend’s German Grand Prix, ex-world rally champion and former member of the European Parliament, Ari Vatanen, also announced he is to run for the post.

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I swear to God if that pompous little French toadstool-licker gets elected FIA president, people will start wishing Max Mosely was back in office. Honestly, whose stupid idea was this?

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Ari FTW!

Todt has still far too many links with Ferrari IMO. He formally doesn't work for them anymore, but if I think Todt, I think Ferrari.

Todt may have the experience of leading a big organization, but Vatanen has actual political experience. That's far more important IMO. Leading the FIA is being a politician.

If I think Todt I think this,



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Did it happened both in 01 and 02?

The little g*t.

His first rule when in power would be, "Brazilians of the age 37 and over are not permitted to win grandprix or beat team-mates."

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"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL



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Locke Cole Wrote:
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> I swear to God if that pompous little French
> toadstool-licker gets elected FIA president,
> people will start wishing Max Mosely was back in
> office. Honestly, whose stupid idea was this?

Seeing that he's backing it, I THINK it might actually be Moseley's.

Todt has the motor racing credentials, there's no two ways about that, and he seems to be able to manage things well enough, BUT I really do doubt his impartiality so soon after leaving the Ferrari team.

I read that Ari was working under Todt when he won the 1981 title! I also read that the president of the North American motorclub, the one of the German motorclub and the one of the Monaco one are all possible names that can win.

I hope to God Ari gets elected, otherwise we're looking at Ferrari favouritism being turned up several notches, apart from most of the things that were wrong with Max just being repeated. Todt might even just be acting as Max's puppet.


Locke Cole Wrote:
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> I swear to God if that pompous little French
> toadstool-licker gets elected FIA president,
> people will start wishing Max Mosely was back in
> office.

LOL, it's hard to be more unpopular than Max but if anyone can, Todt can.
Presidential candidacy FAIL.

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If Peugeot enter F1, expect Todt to be torn over whom to support

I so hope Todt doesn't win this!

Todt critical of Vatanen's FIA campaign

Jean Todt has criticised FIA presidential rival Ari Vatanen's campaign in a letter sent to the FIA member clubs, claiming that the Finn lacks detailed policies.

[www.autosport.com]