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Jean Todt articles archive
Jean Todt’s Approval Rating VI
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 V
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.
The Todt Vote IV (Poll)
Posted onOnce a month we take a look at how FIA president Jean Todt is managing Formula 1 and ask whether the sport is going in the right direction on his watch. Join in the debate and cast your vote below.
Jean Todt’s Approval Rating II (Poll)
Posted onIt’s still early days for the Jean Todt presidency – but we’ve seen a few telling developments at the FIA in the last few weeks. We’re monitoring Todt’s progress to see whether F1 fans think he is doing a good job. Join in below.
Budget cap architect Purnell leaves FIA
Posted onTony Purnell, who helped devise Max Mosley’s controversial budget cap plan, has left the FIA. Formerly a team principal at Jaguar, Purnell joined the FIA in 2006. Together with fellow technical consultant Peter Wright, Purnell was also involved in introducing 2009’s radical aerodynamic changes designed to aid overtaking. But the budget cap proposal proved more … Continue reading Budget cap architect Purnell leaves FIA
FIA starts Briatore appeal but softens stance
Posted onThe FIA has confirmed it will appeal the Tribune de Grande Instance’s verdict against its decision to ban Flavio Briatore and Pat Symonds from motor racing. However it also admitted it would not prevent drivers managed by Briatore, such as Mark Webber, from competing in F1 as it had previously threatened: While the appeal is … Continue reading FIA starts Briatore appeal but softens stance
Briatore’s victory gives the FIA a tough lesson in the limits of its power
Posted onThe Singapore crash affair is by no means over: I cannot imagine the FIA letting Tuesday’s verdict in favour of Flavio Briatore lie, and Briatore himself has said he may bring further lawsuits. But now the verdict is out there and the principal players have all said their pieces, it’s time to take stock. The … Continue reading Briatore’s victory gives the FIA a tough lesson in the limits of its power
Jean Todt’s approval rating (Poll)
Posted onAnother tumultuous year of F1 politics in 2009 culminated in Max Mosley’s decision not to stand for re-election, paving the way for Jean Todt to be elected his successor. Today we start a new series of articles on F1 Fanatic to monitor what Todt is doing for the sport and whether F1 fans think he … Continue reading Jean Todt’s approval rating (Poll)
Is the FIA to blame for teams leaving?
Posted onAs the F1 world waits to learn whether Renault will join Toyota in quitting the sport, the finger-pointing for the manufacturers’ exodus has already begun. The FIA reacted to Toyota’s decision by claiming it could have been avoided if Max Mosley’s budget cap had been introduced. Meanwhile Ferrari blamed “those who managed Formula 1 over … Continue reading Is the FIA to blame for teams leaving?
Jean Todt is the new FIA president
Posted onJean Todt’s victory in today’s FIA election is not likely to be greeted with a great deal of surprise. He was the preferred choice of outgoing president Max Mosley, and that clout was always going to count for a lot. Sure enough, Todt won with 135 votes to Vatanen’s 49, with 12 abstentions. The FIA … Continue reading Jean Todt is the new FIA president
The FIA goes to the polls
Posted onAfter months of build-up the FIA presidential elections finally take place today. But will the winner be Max Mosley’s choice Jean Todt, or the fans’ favourite Ari Vatanen?
Todt’s team accused of vote-buying
Posted onA supporter of Jean Todt has been accused of trying to buy a vote for the FIA president candidate. Surinder Thatthi, one of Todt’s seven nominees for sport vice president, is alleged to have offered to arrange payment for the FIA subscription fee for the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs in Uganda, but only if … Continue reading Todt’s team accused of vote-buying
The bitterly-fought FIA presidential election is too important to ignore
Posted onWith the FIA presidential election just days away the row over Max Mosley’s efforts to ensure he is succeeded by Jean Todt and not Ari Vatanen is the subject of great scrutiny. Vatanen has taken the step of appealing to a French court to ensure next week’s elections are carried out fairly, a move which … Continue reading The bitterly-fought FIA presidential election is too important to ignore
Vatanen says “tide is turning” in his favour but fears voter intimidation
Posted onAri Vatanen feels he is the front runner in the FIA president election race following Max Mosley’s letter urging people to vote for Jean Todt. Vatanen told this site: It is very sad he has done this. But they know we are leading now. If he knew they were leading he would never write such … Continue reading Vatanen says “tide is turning” in his favour but fears voter intimidation
Vote Todt, get Mosley?
Posted onReading Jean Todt’s FIA election manifesto, one line jumped out at me: For each FIA World Championship we propose appointing a Commissioner responsible for the Federation’s day to day management and governance of the championship. Now, who do you think Todt might have in mind for the job of F1 Commissioner?
Jean Todt vs Ari Vatanen (Poll)
Posted onAfter beating Jean-Marie Balestre in 1991, Max Mosley never had to face an opponent in an FIA election. But his successor will: this October Mosley’s preferred choice Jean Todt will stand against ‘independent candidate’ Ari Vatanen. But which is the right man for the job?
Max Mosley will give up FIA presidency – but he wants Jean Todt in charge
Posted onMax Mosley’s latest promise to step down from the FIA presidency in October will inevitably be met with some scepticism. After all, he’s already gone back on similar promises made in 2004, 2008 and earlier this year. But this time we can be more confident that he actually is going, for two reasons. First, the … Continue reading Max Mosley will give up FIA presidency – but he wants Jean Todt in charge
Ari Vatanen: The man who would challenge Max Mosley (Video)
Posted onAri Vatanen has declared he will stand for election as president of the FIA in the October elections. Vatanen is well-known to motor racing fans having been a world rally champion and survived a serious crash in 1985. But his subsequent political career and passion for improving road safety also mark him out as a … Continue reading Ari Vatanen: The man who would challenge Max Mosley (Video)
Ferrari and BMW’s clash over KERS could signal a threat to FOTA unity
Posted onThe first fault line has opened in what so far has been the impressively solid unity of the Formula 1 Teams’ Association. Speaking at Ferrari’s annual press skiing event, Stefano Domenicali complained that BMW had vetoed the efforts of the other teams to postpone the introduction of Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS) for 2009 due … Continue reading Ferrari and BMW’s clash over KERS could signal a threat to FOTA unity