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Ferrari Defend Mosley, Kind Of

Written by George Katinger · April 22, 2008

Luca Montezemolo has issued forth with comments relative to Max Mosley’s “personal” predicament. That should give you a clue where he stands.

According to Luca:“I don’t like talking about other people’s personal issues. I prefer not to comment either in my name or Ferrari’s, since there are already too many censors and judges at large.”

But as FIA president, Luca has a more positive opinion:

“If I look at what Max has done these years on the issue of safety, at the speed with which a verdict was produced in the spy story, and other stuff, my judgment on him can be nothing but positive. If he leaves, in his place we’d need someone like him.”

Yes Luca, you need another overtly biased Ferrari fan as FIA president. One, like Max, who didn’t prosecute Toyota in front of the WMSC when former Ferrari employees stole your I.P., but “quickly” produced a verdict against the team most likely to beat you last year.

Luca further believes that Max can’t survive and offers this as to the character traits required in a new candidate:

“However, I can say that the day Mosley, for whatever reason, decides to leave, the FIA will need a leader with the same level of experience, competence, personality and balance.”

The day prior to Luca Montezemolo venturing forth with his observations, who else did likewise? Coincidentally (if you wish to believe that) Jean “Le Toad” Todt issued a statement flowing with praise, just short of nominating Max to sainthood. It’s so repulsive I won’t reprint any comments; You can read them here.But like the seasoned politician that F1 has turned him, Le Toad concluded:

“Therefore I hope he will have the opportunity to carry on his work for several more years. But that said, we have to respect the rules of the FIA when they meet on June 3.”

When the chief beneficiaries of the FIA decisions over the last dozen years under Max’s whip hand acknowledge that Mosley may be done, the prospects of the June 3 vote aren’t promising. Let’s all hope the FIA delegates all conclude the same way.

Lest we forget why Max has to go:

Article 151c, from the Concorde Agreement, to which Mosley is a signatory: “Bringing the sport into disrepute. Any fraudulent conduct or any act prejudicial to the interests of any competition or to the interests of motor sport generally.”

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2 Responses to “Ferrari Defend Mosley, Kind Of”

  1. mo ron on April 22nd, 2008 10:14 pm

    My titanium foil hat says Paul Stoddard has talked to Bernice and been assured Maxines departure is imminent.

    That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

    I don’t think he’ll last until the June meeting.

    Hey did anyone notice Ferrari’s updates during the last test appear to have gained almost 2 seconds on the field?

  2. Peter Gillespie on April 23rd, 2008 12:17 am

    “…the FIA will need a leader with the same level of experience, competence, personality and balance.”

    Did Luca say that with a straight face? My God the world has gone freaking crazy! This just demonstrates how cosy the FIA /Ferrari relationship really is, when a guy like Luca can say something like that you realise just how bad the problem is.

    Just for you George……….”A pox be upon all their houses!!”

    I still can’t get over how this 3 week break in races has played into Max’s hands. If it had been back-to-back European venues the heat from all quarters would have forced a resolution. Even the whole “Nazi aspect” has died off & the whole thing is referred to as a sex scandal. How he can deny the German fascist angle - having seen & heard the video - is utter b/s.

    I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. I still have to believe that, in a secret ballot, 220 national reps will vote to eject the arrogant arsehole from his ivory tower in world motorsport.

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