Comments on: Max Mosley Wins Vote Of Confidence And Remains As FIA President

By: Alianora La Canta

Alianora La Canta — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:37:11 +0000

I wasn’t immensely surprised, though I had hoped for an outcome that couldn’t be painted as a landslide victory. The small amount of excitement generated from first hearing about it from a big screen in my library was more than outweighed by the dread of the FIA being “led” by a president who effectively deposed himself with his inability to handle the consequences of his own actions.

By: casa de lana

casa de lana — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:07:36 +0000

F1 is headline news… Public interest and TV ratings are up…
and the “Max & Bernie Show” is secure for another season.

Whatever happens between these two men you have to remember that their professional relationship goes back many years and and as such rises above all public displays of animosity.

Every action is taken for a reason and usually always in the direction that favours Bernie.
The turmoil the FIA now faces as the touring arms abandon ship will nicely divert attention and resources away from the impending F1 negotiations (both commercial and sporting).

As to who tipped off the New of the World? “Racing has become one of the last well-behaved sports. There are not enough sex scandals.” B. Ecclestone

By: Oliver White

Oliver White — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:49:51 +0000

@Mike: Thanks for commenting. I think most of the Formula One fraternity agrees with your thoughts, and indeed the majority of us F1 bloggers have been calling for Max’s resignation for years (so not entirely down to his recent ‘behaviour’). Unfortunately, in true FIA and FOM nature, the fans are not listened to, and what is even more worring (because we cannot expect to be listened to on this case) is that most of those involved in F1 (it has to be 51%+) no longer fully support or respect him.

@Dan: Welcome to BlogF1! For those who don’t know, Dan runs a great blog centred around Volkswagen and their cars. Head on over to see pictures of new VWs, read VW car reviews and learn more about the company that still isn’t in Formula One.

Oh, and I hate to agree with you, but I kinda’ expected the clubs to vote in favour of Max as well. It’s a shame, a real, great shame.

@underdog: The president of the ANWB in the Netherlands spoke of money changing hands in the run-up to the vote. He stated that corruption was not what happened, but allured to other monetry benefits to those who voted in confidence of Max. You can read more about this on Autorsport.

By: underdog

underdog — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:22:55 +0000

I don’t understand how could they do this? it is disappointing of course but I am more intrigued by the number of people who supported him, the votes of confidence clearly double those against him. There is no way to put a spin on it, shame on you FIA.

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:00:13 +0000

I agree head on with Mike. I completely disagree with this decision, and pessimistically, I expected this to happen.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:05:59 +0000

I am disappointed. Max is hurting F1 and the FIA. As president, he should have the interests of the FIA and its stake-holders as primary and not his own.

He is not a true leader. He is a powerful man using his power to take advantage and to protect himself at the cost of those he pledged to lead.

Congratulations, Max. Today you became even less of a man than you were. The only way for you to get back on track is to take this like a man and step down.