I like Monsieur Todt as much as the next Peugeot nerd, but Ari Vatanen could have been an excellent choice to deal with the FIA's crazy politics after serving in the European Parliament. Anyway, I hope Todt can help the FIA claw its way back to respectability. #jeantodt
Very good news for Ferrari, and for business as usual in F1. Vatanen would have been a much more interesting pick. Todt certainly has the managerial and diplomatic skills needed, so for the sake of racing I hope he's successful. #jeantodt
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So....I don't know a damned thing about F1. Is this considered good news or bad news?
On the one hand, fresh blood in a dying series is no bad thing, but on the other hand, if Mosley backed his candidacy, is there a particular reason for that? Does he plan on continuing Mosley's rules?
Also, Michelle Yeoh. Still attractive after all these years. Kind of like Kelly Hu and Lucy Liu. #jeantodt
@pauljones: It's not even news. Todt was with Ferrari the whole time, it won't be too different, at least for F1. But FIA also have BTCC, WRC, F2, GT3...
I know it's early, but I honestly had to stare at that photo for a few minutes to realize it wasn't a tilt-shifted shot of Bilbo Baggins from Madame Tussaud's. #jeantodt
He is outspoken in his beliefs and does not hide behind press releases like some other team principals. He is a good spotter of talent and a master at getting his managed drivers racing seats even if they are not with his team. He has brought many great drivers to F1. He hired Michael Schumacher for his first full race year. He managed drivers including Alonso, Webber, Kovalainen, and Piquet.
All it takes is one bad decision to ruin it all.
P.S. Where is the Jalopnik mention that Canada gets its race back? Or the mention that some really odd company just purchased BMW Sauber?
@Joshman Raffles Avenue: One wonders if the Piquet family will at least get some vindication over this? I mean, Flavio allegedly outed Nelson Jr. in the course of badmouthing him.
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Like, more than Max Mosley. #jeantodt
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Jean's preferred form of Bondage is a good start. #jeantodt
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Well played, Mr. Orosz. #jeantodt
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Note to Mclaren; be afraid. Be very afraid! #jeantodt
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On the one hand, fresh blood in a dying series is no bad thing, but on the other hand, if Mosley backed his candidacy, is there a particular reason for that? Does he plan on continuing Mosley's rules?
Also, Michelle Yeoh. Still attractive after all these years. Kind of like Kelly Hu and Lucy Liu. #jeantodt
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EDIT: I think it's WTCC, BTCC isn't FIA's.
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Why would Flavio want to spend more time at home with his wife???
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All it takes is one bad decision to ruin it all.
P.S. Where is the Jalopnik mention that Canada gets its race back? Or the mention that some really odd company just purchased BMW Sauber?
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