Political
Jean Todt In Favour Of 107% Qualifying Rule
FIA president Jean Todt spoke today on a number of matters relating to Formula One, and it was the first time the former head of Scuderia Ferrari has really come forward and spoken publicly about the sport his federation governs. Since succeeding Max Mosley in last November’s election, Todt has remained relatively quiet, choosing instead [...]
Jean Todt Comfortably Wins FIA Presidency Election
Former Ferrari principal Jean Todt has won the election to become the FIA’s next president, beating Ari Vatanen with 135 votes to 49. Max Mosley, who has presided over the organisation since 1993 decided to not run again earlier in the year after controversial measures were intended to be implemented which caused great unrest among [...]
FIA To Investigate Fernando Alonso’s 2008 Singapore Win
The FIA have announced that they are launching an investigation into the inaugural 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, in which Fernando Alonso sensationally won for Renault having had a key element of the race fall into his lap at just the right time. The news of the investigation comes after a Brazilian TV station – Globo [...]
Ari Vatanen Already In Hot Water With The FIA Foundation
The FIA has criticised the way presidential candidate Ari Vatanen suggested last week that the motoring organisation is supporting Jean Todt’s campaign to succeed Max Mosley. Current president Mosley has voiced his backing of the former Ferrari boss, which although widely expected, still sends a slightly dubious message out to those who may not fully [...]
Ari Vatanen Confirms He Will Run For FIA Presidency
Ari Vatanen, the 1981 World Rally Champion and more recently European MP, has finally confirmed rumours and stated that he will run for FIA presidency in October this year. Vatanen had suggested earlier in the week that he may stand if current president Max Mosley decided to run again. However, having been urged by many [...]
Clutching At Straws: Mosley Isn’t Ready To Rule Out Re-Election
Just when Formula One appeared to be coming out of the darkness and heading towards the bright future of cooperation, Max Mosley has decided to cast doubt on it all once again, this time by reacting angrily to claims made by FOTA since the deal on Wednesday was made. The deal would have seen a [...]
Breakaway Averted: Max Mosley Will Not Stand Again
Following a series of meetings held ahead of today’s World Motor Sport Council meeting in Paris, it has been announced that a compromise has been reached between the FOTA teams and the FIA. The deal will see FOTA’s proposals of cutting costs implemented, which appears to have the blessing of the new entrants as well. [...]
FIA To Start Legal Proceedings Against FOTA & Ferrari
The war continues between Formula One’s governing body – the FIA – and the participating teams, collectively unifying under the FOTA umbrella. What started out as Max Mosley saying he is implementing a budget cap has escalated into eight teams saying they will not take part in the 2010 championship and instead set up their [...]
