Former Ferrari boss Jean Todt joins race to replace FIA president Max Mosley
By APThursday, July 16, 2009
Mosley-backed Todt will run for FIA presidency
PARIS — Former Ferrari team principal Jean Todt will join the race to succeed Max Mosley as president of Formula One’s governing body.
Todt made his candidacy official on Thursday, a day after Mosley backed the 63-year-old Frenchman to lead the FIA as he announced he would not seek a fifth term in October’s election.
“It is my intention to continue and expand the outstanding work of president Mosley,” Todt said.
Todt is the second candidate to step forward after former world rally champion Ari Vatanen announced his candidacy last week.
Todt has been involved in motor sport since 1966 and led Ferrari to five straight championships between 2000-04.
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