Comments on: The Next President Of The FIA http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/ Your Regular Blog and Guide to Formula One Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:58:17 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Is Jean Todt Preparing Himself For FIA Presidency? » BlogF1 http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/comment-page-1/#comment-68494 Is Jean Todt Preparing Himself For FIA Presidency? » BlogF1 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:32:26 +0000 http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/#comment-68494 [...] worthless. And currently, it seems to only be Todt who is being suggested as a possible successor. I had mooted a few other names previously, and Piccinini was one that kept constant in my mind. But with the Italian out of the picture and [...] [...] worthless. And currently, it seems to only be Todt who is being suggested as a possible successor. I had mooted a few other names previously, and Piccinini was one that kept constant in my mind. But with the Italian out of the picture and [...]

]]> By: Rihanna http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/comment-page-1/#comment-67797 Rihanna Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:07:58 +0000 http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/#comment-67797 I wouldn't trust anyone associated with Ferrari to become the next president of the FIA. I think Sir Jackie Stewart would be great in this role. Anyway, Mosely would probably get one of his pals to succeed him. I think that's how it works, the network of the old boys club. I wouldn’t trust anyone associated with Ferrari to become the next president of the FIA. I think Sir Jackie Stewart would be great in this role. Anyway, Mosely would probably get one of his pals to succeed him. I think that’s how it works, the network of the old boys club.

]]> By: Mosley Plans To Step Down In 2009 » BlogF1 http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/comment-page-1/#comment-65073 Mosley Plans To Step Down In 2009 » BlogF1 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:39:48 +0000 http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/#comment-65073 [...] had previously talked about potential replacements for Mosley back in December 2007, and while that list will likely change as the time draws closer, [...] [...] had previously talked about potential replacements for Mosley back in December 2007, and while that list will likely change as the time draws closer, [...]

]]> By: Uppili http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/comment-page-1/#comment-62549 Uppili Sat, 05 Jan 2008 21:43:36 +0000 http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/#comment-62549 isn't Nick Fry rumored to be getting along well with the FIA lately? Surely nowhere near the class of the people mentioned above, i think he or Tony Purnell might be the realistic candidates as i can very well see Max wanting to have someone "installed" as a president who would listen to him. And i believe anyone mentioned all through this topic, would do a competent job than Max!! isn’t Nick Fry rumored to be getting along well with the FIA lately? Surely nowhere near the class of the people mentioned above, i think he or Tony Purnell might be the realistic candidates as i can very well see Max wanting to have someone “installed” as a president who would listen to him. And i believe anyone mentioned all through this topic, would do a competent job than Max!!

]]> By: F1 in the blogs: Auf wiedersehen Ralf — F1 blog from F1Fanatic http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/comment-page-1/#comment-62532 F1 in the blogs: Auf wiedersehen Ralf — F1 blog from F1Fanatic Sat, 05 Jan 2008 09:01:24 +0000 http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/#comment-62532 [...] The next President of the FIA - An excellent article on BlogF1 looking at who might replace Max Mosley - Jean Todt, Damon Hill, Ross Brawn and Paul Stoddart (!) are tipped as the contenders. [...] [...] The next President of the FIA – An excellent article on BlogF1 looking at who might replace Max Mosley – Jean Todt, Damon Hill, Ross Brawn and Paul Stoddart (!) are tipped as the contenders. [...]

]]> By: Alianora La Canta http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/comment-page-1/#comment-62408 Alianora La Canta Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:32:44 +0000 http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/#comment-62408 I can see a lot of sense in that, Clive :) I can see a lot of sense in that, Clive :)

]]> By: Clive http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/comment-page-1/#comment-62401 Clive Tue, 01 Jan 2008 14:49:42 +0000 http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/#comment-62401 I've done a fair amount of thinking on this one and am coming to the conclusion that my first suggestion, originally made in jest, is actually the best solution. Alex Wurz for president! The problem with all of the potential candidates listed by you is the suspicion of bias, even when unintended. I wouldn't trust Todt as far as I could throw him, the British candidates (even Sir Jackie) are bound to be suspect on the continent and Piccinini would be just as dubious in British eyes. In contrast, everyone loves Alex. He's young enough to last a good few years (necessary to correct the damage done by Max), not British, as straight as they come, has sound ethics and is a lot more intelligent than he looks. Above everything else, he would have no confidence in doing the job without help and so he will <em>listen</em>, surely the most important aspect of the president's position and the one that Max has been getting spectacularly wrong in the last few years. Alex for FIA president! I’ve done a fair amount of thinking on this one and am coming to the conclusion that my first suggestion, originally made in jest, is actually the best solution. Alex Wurz for president!

The problem with all of the potential candidates listed by you is the suspicion of bias, even when unintended. I wouldn’t trust Todt as far as I could throw him, the British candidates (even Sir Jackie) are bound to be suspect on the continent and Piccinini would be just as dubious in British eyes.

In contrast, everyone loves Alex. He’s young enough to last a good few years (necessary to correct the damage done by Max), not British, as straight as they come, has sound ethics and is a lot more intelligent than he looks. Above everything else, he would have no confidence in doing the job without help and so he will listen, surely the most important aspect of the president’s position and the one that Max has been getting spectacularly wrong in the last few years.

Alex for FIA president!

]]> By: Akshay http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/comment-page-1/#comment-62396 Akshay Tue, 01 Jan 2008 10:29:13 +0000 http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/#comment-62396 Hey Oliver, When I saw the title of the blog post in my RSS feed, the first person that came to mind was Jean Todt. Although, in about 20 years from now, I really wouldn't mind Michael Schumacher being the President. No guesses as to which team he'll favour.. :) But yeah, this much I know, Ron Dennis will NEVER be the FIA president. :D Good post, by the way.. AS USUAL!! Happy New Year too.. Hey Oliver,
When I saw the title of the blog post in my RSS feed, the first person that came to mind was Jean Todt. Although, in about 20 years from now, I really wouldn’t mind Michael Schumacher being the President. No guesses as to which team he’ll favour.. :) But yeah, this much I know, Ron Dennis will NEVER be the FIA president. :D Good post, by the way.. AS USUAL!! Happy New Year too..

]]> By: Oliver White http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/comment-page-1/#comment-62371 Oliver White Mon, 31 Dec 2007 19:10:49 +0000 http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/#comment-62371 I don't think Stewart would rule himself out, but as you said Duncan, he is getting on a bit. 68 years I think, one more than Mosley. I don’t think Stewart would rule himself out, but as you said Duncan, he is getting on a bit. 68 years I think, one more than Mosley.

]]> By: doctorvee http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/comment-page-1/#comment-62370 doctorvee Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:54:18 +0000 http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/#comment-62370 How about Jackie Stewart? He is pretty old himself, but I doubt many people would disagree that he would do an excellent job in the role, at least for one term. Has he ruled himself out? How about Jackie Stewart? He is pretty old himself, but I doubt many people would disagree that he would do an excellent job in the role, at least for one term. Has he ruled himself out?

]]> By: Oliver White http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/comment-page-1/#comment-62365 Oliver White Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:09:53 +0000 http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/#comment-62365 When I started writing this post I was thinking that Brawn would be ideal, but as I thought more about it my mind changed. He is <em>very</em> good at what he does, but I don't think he's ready for a desk job yet. Hill on the other hand started to replace Brawn as I typed. I too think he wouldn't do a bad job at the FIA. But as you say Ali, Piccinini is probably the favourite given his current position and status. When I started writing this post I was thinking that Brawn would be ideal, but as I thought more about it my mind changed. He is very good at what he does, but I don’t think he’s ready for a desk job yet. Hill on the other hand started to replace Brawn as I typed. I too think he wouldn’t do a bad job at the FIA. But as you say Ali, Piccinini is probably the favourite given his current position and status.

]]> By: Alianora La Canta http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/comment-page-1/#comment-62361 Alianora La Canta Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:40:54 +0000 http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/31/the-next-president-of-the-fia/#comment-62361 The FIA have changed the maximum terms? That's interesting, and also a good thing - unlimited power rarely did anyone's ability to govern any good. I suspect that some FIA bureaucrat will succeed Max (Mauro Piccinini, who is currently deputy FIA president, strikes me as the most likely), simply because the method of selecting the FIA President is strongly weighted towards people who are already in the FIA. Pity, as I think Hill, and maybe even Brawn, could do a good job as FIA President. The FIA have changed the maximum terms? That’s interesting, and also a good thing – unlimited power rarely did anyone’s ability to govern any good. I suspect that some FIA bureaucrat will succeed Max (Mauro Piccinini, who is currently deputy FIA president, strikes me as the most likely), simply because the method of selecting the FIA President is strongly weighted towards people who are already in the FIA. Pity, as I think Hill, and maybe even Brawn, could do a good job as FIA President.

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