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
The announcement went on to say that Mosley was stepping down in order to spend more time with his dominatrices. That should leave him tied up for a few years, and unable to assume other positions.
So, in essence, he's saying, "I'll leave, but only if you put my puppet in charge." Putin did the same thing in Russia, right?
I think it will be disastrous for the sport, but the teams need to keep the threat of pulling out and starting their own series alive. If Ferrari, McLaren, BMW, BrawnGP, etc. all pull out, there goes the money. F1 would not be able to survive with just Force India, Williams, and USF1. Would Mosley revive MARCH, then?
What will be interesting to see is how things go the first couple of years after Max leaves. Will the F-1 teams run amuck? Will it be politics as usual or will the FIA get back to its nominal job of being a sanctioning body and motoring safety research organization?
Also, I think I would rather see Ari Vatanen as FIA pres than Todt. Less baggage and favoritism there. Hopefully he could also rebuild the WRC.
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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
10/26/09
EDIT: I think it's WTCC, BTCC isn't FIA's.
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Ray, we saw the pictures! In fact, I'm still trying to un-see them.
And then Mosley said, "I simply will not be the whipping boy--oh, wait."
07/15/09
I think it will be disastrous for the sport, but the teams need to keep the threat of pulling out and starting their own series alive. If Ferrari, McLaren, BMW, BrawnGP, etc. all pull out, there goes the money. F1 would not be able to survive with just Force India, Williams, and USF1. Would Mosley revive MARCH, then?
07/15/09
Also, I think I would rather see Ari Vatanen as FIA pres than Todt. Less baggage and favoritism there. Hopefully he could also rebuild the WRC.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8137698.stm
07/15/09
And I'm guessing he's probably sick of having to deal with FOTA who isn't as obedient as he likes them. Unlike girls.