Jean Todt joins race to replace Max Mosley

13 April 2012

Jean Todt has confirmed his candidature for the role of FIA president.

Todt's announcement comes 24 hours after Max Mosley stated he would not be running for a fifth term in office, instead proposing the 63-year-old Frenchman as his successor.

The former Ferrari team principal now faces a straight fight with former World Rally champion Ari Vatanen for the role ahead of the election due to be held on October 23.

Todt said: "Following the decision of Max Mosley not to seek a further term of office and his unequivocal support of my candidacy, I have written to the FIA membership to inform them that I wish to stand for the presidency of the FIA.

"It is my intention to continue and expand the outstanding work of president Mosley, who for 16 years has worked tirelessly to strengthen the FIA's major motor sport championships and to position the FIA as the voice of the motoring public, actively promoting safe, clean and affordable mobility for all."

As part of a 22-strong 'cabinet', Todt has proposed Brian Gibbons, chief executive of the New Zealand Automobile Association, as deputy president for mobility; Graham Stoker, chairman of the council of the UK's Motor Sports Association, as deputy president for sport; and Nick Craw, current FIA deputy president (sport), as president of the Senate.

Todt added: "I am confident that together we will offer the FIA the opportunity to elect a dynamic leadership team of outstanding experience and commitment."

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