Formula 1: Mosley to Step Down

In the midst of all the Formula One and FIA hoopla, Max Mosley has confirmed that he will not stand for reelection as president of the FIA in October. In a letter to the members, Mosley announced that he will step down despite being backed by more than 100 members. “I began some months ago to rearrange my family life with effect from next October. I also informed senior FIA staff that I would not be a candidate. To continue now would greatly complicate my domestic arrangement and be inconsistent with my obligations to my

family, particularly after our recent loss,” Mosley said. Aside from these, he also cited that he wanted to work less since hew will be turning 70 next year. He also put forward ex-Ferrari boss Jean Todt’s name as a possible replacement in his letter. Former world rally champion Ari Vatanen has put himself forward for the presidency while Todt hasn’t (yet) despite Mosley’s endorsement. “Jean is unquestionably the outstanding motorsport manager of his generation and arguably of any generation,” said Mosley.

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Formula 1: Mosley to Step Down