Comments on: Gerhard Berger for FIA president? http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2008/05/28/gerhard-berger-for-fia-president/ F1 Fanatic - The Formula 1 Blog with F1 news, pictures, video, comment and analysis Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:12:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Gman http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2008/05/28/gerhard-berger-for-fia-president/comment-page-1/#comment-168718 Gman Thu, 29 May 2008 20:33:17 +0000 http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/?p=6879#comment-168718 Shsh, another good one! I always thought of him more as "Super Mario," after the video games, but you've got a better one this time. As I'm still new to the sport, I don't know enough about Berger to make an honest statement on his chances at the job and if he would be qualified or not. I do think it is important to have someone in the office who is both aware of motorsports history and safety issues, and also knows the new angels in the business side of things. Understandibly, such a role is difficult to fill, but I'm sure it can be done. As much as I've been disgusted by Max's scandelous behavior, I have always saluted the work he's done towards safety, and hopefully whoever succedes him will have that same vision. Shsh, another good one! I always thought of him more as “Super Mario,” after the video games, but you’ve got a better one this time.

As I’m still new to the sport, I don’t know enough about Berger to make an honest statement on his chances at the job and if he would be qualified or not. I do think it is important to have someone in the office who is both aware of motorsports history and safety issues, and also knows the new angels in the business side of things. Understandibly, such a role is difficult to fill, but I’m sure it can be done. As much as I’ve been disgusted by Max’s scandelous behavior, I have always saluted the work he’s done towards safety, and hopefully whoever succedes him will have that same vision.

]]> By: DG http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2008/05/28/gerhard-berger-for-fia-president/comment-page-1/#comment-168662 DG Thu, 29 May 2008 15:30:34 +0000 http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/?p=6879#comment-168662 I would rather follow what Jackie Stewart has said in the past and have an independant FIA President drawn from Industry (even the Motor Industry) who can keep control of the different vested interests which are becoming more apparent in Sport. How about Alan Sugar? He would be great at shouting down a rowdy Bernie. I don't think anybody who has close links with any current team or manufacturer should be chosen - which in overall motorsport terms would rule out a lot of potentials, since nearly every manufacturer races something, somewhere in the world. Any thoughts on this? I would rather follow what Jackie Stewart has said in the past and have an independant FIA President drawn from Industry (even the Motor Industry) who can keep control of the different vested interests which are becoming more apparent in Sport.
How about Alan Sugar? He would be great at shouting down a rowdy Bernie.
I don’t think anybody who has close links with any current team or manufacturer should be chosen – which in overall motorsport terms would rule out a lot of potentials, since nearly every manufacturer races something, somewhere in the world.
Any thoughts on this?

]]> By: Arnet http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2008/05/28/gerhard-berger-for-fia-president/comment-page-1/#comment-168488 Arnet Wed, 28 May 2008 18:14:26 +0000 http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/?p=6879#comment-168488 Berger would make a piss-poor president. Un-biased, equanimity, reserving opinion are not words that spring to mind in describing him. Berger would make a piss-poor president. Un-biased, equanimity, reserving opinion are not words that spring to mind in describing him.

]]> By: Rob Ijbema http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2008/05/28/gerhard-berger-for-fia-president/comment-page-1/#comment-168471 Rob Ijbema Wed, 28 May 2008 16:48:58 +0000 http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/?p=6879#comment-168471 i bit rich from Berger to compliment maxxx with safety,if maxxx had taken notice of Bergers smash at that wall at Imola,senna would still have been alive today! i bit rich from Berger to compliment maxxx with safety,if maxxx had taken notice of Bergers smash at that wall at Imola,senna would still have been alive today!

]]> By: michael http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2008/05/28/gerhard-berger-for-fia-president/comment-page-1/#comment-168465 michael Wed, 28 May 2008 15:47:17 +0000 http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/?p=6879#comment-168465 As SeanG correctly pointed out in my view, no motorsport related person should take over the reigns would clearly be my preferance. What I meant to say was a laywer who deals on a daily basis with patent proofing and or design technology there are some really good heads out there who can make a diference. But when it comes down to Ferrari related person I would venture the argument that we all are currupt to some degree so who ever steps in would surely brig with him or her a degree of flawedness. As SeanG correctly pointed out in my view, no motorsport related person should take over the reigns would clearly be my preferance. What I meant to say was a laywer who deals on a daily basis with patent proofing and or design technology there are some really good heads out there who can make a diference. But when it comes down to Ferrari related person I would venture the argument that we all are currupt to some degree so who ever steps in would surely brig with him or her a degree of flawedness.

]]> By: SeanG http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2008/05/28/gerhard-berger-for-fia-president/comment-page-1/#comment-168460 SeanG Wed, 28 May 2008 14:49:02 +0000 http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/?p=6879#comment-168460 No Ferrari-related person should go become FIA president. I would go even further and say that a motor racing person is not preferable. No Ferrari-related person should go become FIA president.
I would go even further and say that a motor racing person is not preferable.

]]> By: Pete Walker http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2008/05/28/gerhard-berger-for-fia-president/comment-page-1/#comment-168455 Pete Walker Wed, 28 May 2008 13:35:20 +0000 http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/?p=6879#comment-168455 I'd disagree that 'any savvy lawyer' could jump in and do Max's job. Granted, from a qualifications and abilities point of view, I'm sure they'd be adequate, but an understanding of the history of the sport is crucial. I want somebody who cares about the sporting side of F1, not just the business side. Competitors going on to become managers/coaches/leaders is a natural progression in any sport. How about Jackie Stewart? He's already done a great deal for the sport in terms of safety and seems to have a good business head. I’d disagree that ‘any savvy lawyer’ could jump in and do Max’s job. Granted, from a qualifications and abilities point of view, I’m sure they’d be adequate, but an understanding of the history of the sport is crucial. I want somebody who cares about the sporting side of F1, not just the business side.

Competitors going on to become managers/coaches/leaders is a natural progression in any sport.

How about Jackie Stewart? He’s already done a great deal for the sport in terms of safety and seems to have a good business head.

]]> By: michael http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2008/05/28/gerhard-berger-for-fia-president/comment-page-1/#comment-168451 michael Wed, 28 May 2008 12:58:16 +0000 http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/?p=6879#comment-168451 to be honest he could be a good FIA president and furthermore he would make a bad choice. Gerhard Berger has vested interest and I don't see any reason to employ any one person from within the current F1 ranks. why not ask if Alain Prost would make a good president? Actually any savvy lawer would do proficient in current and future technology plus the eagerness to keep pushing the envelope. so I don't think we necessarily need an active nore former F1 driver. to be honest he could be a good FIA president and furthermore he would make a bad choice. Gerhard Berger has vested interest and I don’t see any reason to employ any one person from within the current F1 ranks. why not ask if Alain Prost would make a good president? Actually any savvy lawer would do proficient in current and future technology plus the eagerness to keep pushing the envelope. so I don’t think we necessarily need an active nore former F1 driver.

]]> By: alan http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2008/05/28/gerhard-berger-for-fia-president/comment-page-1/#comment-168449 alan Wed, 28 May 2008 12:19:47 +0000 http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/?p=6879#comment-168449 gerhard would seem to be an acceptable choice between manufacturers and drivers - but there isnt any substance in that at the moment and it would be another ex ferrari man as well - who knows - lets see how mad max's lawyers get on in gay paree first. gerhard would seem to be an acceptable choice between manufacturers and drivers – but there isnt any substance in that at the moment and it would be another ex ferrari man as well – who knows – lets see how mad max’s lawyers get on in gay paree first.

]]> By: Sush http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2008/05/28/gerhard-berger-for-fia-president/comment-page-1/#comment-168443 Sush Wed, 28 May 2008 10:56:17 +0000 http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/?p=6879#comment-168443 Mario "iron Mario" Thiessen for president. He wants V10's back in the sport. Mario “iron Mario” Thiessen for president.

He wants V10′s back in the sport.

]]>