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Jean Todt articles archive
Todt reveals why he turned down chance to sign Senna for Ferrari in 1994
F1 history
Posted onJean Todt has revealed how Ayrton Senna urged him to break a contract with one of Ferrari’s drivers for 1994 so he could drive for the team.
‘Leave Mick Schumacher in peace’, Todt urges
Formula 2
Posted onFIA president Jean Todt says Mick Schumacher should be “left in peace” amid widespread public interest in the career of Michael Schumacher’s son.
Will more F1 drivers follow Alonso’s lead? Todt thinks so
2018 F1 season
Posted onFIA president Jean Todt expects to see more F1 drivers follow the lead of Fernando Alonso by racing in other championships.
Todt blasts “childish” criticisms of Halo
2018 F1 season
Posted onFIA president Jean Todt described criticisms of the Halo as “childish” and defended the decision to introduce what he believes is a potentially life-saving innovation.
Use Halo to help fans identify drivers, Alonso and Todt say
2018 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso and FIA president Jean Todt have supported the idea of using Formula One’s Halo to help fans identify who is driving each car.
‘Unacceptable’ that 70% of F1 teams are ‘struggling to survive’ – Todt
2018 F1 season
Posted onFIA president Jean Todt says even F1’s wealthiest teams such as Ferrari should appreciate the need to bring costs down.
Todt formally elected to second term as FIA president
2013 F1 season
Posted onJean Todt has been elected to serve as president of the FIA for a second term. Todt was voted to continue as president during the FIA’s Annual General Assembly.
Ward accuses Todt of breaking FIA election rules
2013 F1 season
Posted onFIA presidential candidate David Ward has accused incumbent Jean Todt of unethical conduct in his attempt to influence the outcome of the election.
Todt urges F1 stewards to focus on consistency
2012 F1 season
Posted onFIA president Jean Todt praised the work of Formula One race stewards and urged them to ensure consistency in their decisions.
Jean Todt’s Approval Rating 2011: Part 2
Debates and polls
Posted onWith Bahrain, a 21-race calendar, rules changes and more it’s been a busy three months for Jean Todt.
Jean Todt’s Approval Rating 2011: Part 1
Debates and polls
Posted onAre you happy with how F1 is being run by the FIA president?
Ecclestone “anti, anti, anti, anti” 2013 engine rules
2013 F1 season
Posted onEcclestone says he’s “anti, anti, anti, anti moving into this small turbo four formula” in 2013.
Jean Todt’s Approval Rating XII
Debates and polls
Posted onAre you happy with how F1 is being run by the FIA president?
Jean Todt’s Approval Rating XI
Debates and polls
Posted onAre you happy with how F1 is being run by the FIA president? Cast your vote in the approval rating here.
Todt says he’s ‘against lies, not team orders’
2010 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA president said he supports the use of team orders in F1 providing teams are open about it.
Jean Todt’s Approval Rating X
Debates and polls
Posted onIn last month’s Approval Rating there were plenty of comments from people saying they’d voted “disapprove” for the first time.
Jean Todt’s Approval Rating IX
Posted onAre you happy with how F1 is being run by the FIA president? Once every month at F1 Fanatic we look at how the president of the sport’s governing body, Jean Todt, is managing the championship. Join in by casting your vote below.
Jean Todt’s Approval Rating VIII
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Jean Todt’s Approval Rating VII
Posted onAre you happy with how F1 is being run by the FIA president? Once every month at F1 Fanatic we look at how the president of the sport’s governing body, Jean Todt, is managing the championship. Join in by casting your vote below.