Comments on: Poll: Should Max Mosley resign?

By: Keith Collantine

Keith Collantine — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:58:51 +0000

We have got a discussion on the vote going on here Pingguest: Max Mosley wins FIA vote of confidence

By: Pingguest

Pingguest — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:54:58 +0000

Mosley indeed won the vote of confidence and this really shows the FIA are a corrupt organization beyond believe.

By: Keith Collantine

Keith Collantine — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:59:18 +0000

Thanks Noel: Max Mosley wins FIA vote of confidence

By: Noel

Noel — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:51:56 +0000

According to the BBC, Max won the vote of confidence. I’d post a link but I’m posting from my mobile.

By: Amarjit Singh

Amarjit Singh — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:16:46 +0000

Although most people have wanted Mosely to leave for ages, especially with some rule changes he’s made in recent history, namely banning tyre changes, his argument that F1 will fail without him has some merit.

For example, without his influence current spending in F1 would be much higher, and perhaps without him, things such as the need to continually improve safety may go unnoticed.

By: DG

DG — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:39:28 +0000

@the limit – i agree entirely. I am only worried about the future of F1 and motorsport if this scandal continues to go on. We have to remember that whatever the outcome of todays EGM, there is still the court case to follow, so I hope that the FIA memebers see sense and ask Max to resign his position and continue his private affairs in private – as would have happened already in any other business. I am worried that it was Max who called the EGM himself, and not his deputies, or even his opponents – this sounds very much like a ‘let me continue and I will see you well’ scenario to all the members of the FIA. That is no way to run an international organisation!
With Bernie and FOG trying to take away some of the FIAs duties, I think that the timing of all this is very suspect, but I am also concerned that the FIA will vote for a status quo, and we will go back to pretending that there aren’t major deals being done in private meetings (as green flag puts it) that are going to affect everything in years to come.
And remember, if Max goes, he will have to be replaced by someone, and you might not like that someone either!

By: the limit

the limit — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:45:51 +0000

I believe, speaking as a Formula One fan, that the real problem with Max Mosley does not begin with the sex scandal. The common complaint about Max and his presidency is that the sport of Formula One, the racing, and its heritage, have taken a back seat to all the political infighting.
At times, the politics and language used by the FIA and others has become almost childish, and unprofessional. Its his fault, no its your fault. The finger pointing, has become really tiresome!
A president of any organisation, does not call one of the most respected members within its ranks a ‘certified
halfwit’, not out in the open in front of those who are being represented by you, the FIA president.
A president is responsible for who and want he/she leads and represents, and to Mosley, that is the sport of Formula One motor racing.
A sport that attracts an annual tv audience of 650 million viewers worldwide, a sport that is supposed to be the elite, a sport people are supposed to look up to.
When the president, or in this case, the behaviour of the president, begins to overshadow everything else, then it is time for somebody else to be put in charge.
The silence, or public silence, of the teams is almost deafening. I can fully appreciate their reasons, and highlights the grip Mosley has for them to remain silent.
There is still a chance, albeit slim, that Max Mosley will hang on to power. The hammer, I would imagine, will fall swiftly and sharply on all those who spoke openly against him.
For me all that matters is the sport, and its integrity. There are many other types of motor sport out there for the viewing public to follow, some could argue that there are others far more rewarding to watch than modern day F1.
I have remained loyal since 1984 due to the sports integrity, due to its class and in some cases its aloofness.
I have never been so concerned for Formula One in my twenty four years as a fan until now. This situation needs a solution, and a solution that is final.
This shambles cannot continue if this sport has a future, we cannot move forward with any hope if this remains unresolved.
If those incharge had any thought or passion about F1′s future, then Max Mosley would go, and go now.
Nothing personal Max, its just good business!

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:52:24 +0000

I’m not sure this is the right place for it but I want to place my prediction for what will happen:

I think when all is said and done, he will be kicked out of office Max Mosley style: No, I don’t mean bound and gagged, I can’t believe you went there! He will be terminated from his position immediately, and by immediately I mean sometime after November. In his mind, that is a fair way to hand out punishment to himself: in such a way that it doesn’t really punish him and allows him to continue to do his job. He was going to retire at the end of 2009 anyway; this will just mean that all the wacky ideas he intended to put in place by then will have to be carried out in half the time. So Toyota-branded Hybrid Synergy Drive boxes on every car? Off-season testing restricted to just 36 kilometers between November and March? Ferrari gets the first eight garage stalls at each GP? It’s all within the realm of possibilities.

By: Pink Peril

Pink Peril — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:16:18 +0000

Exactly Sush, I have wanted him out since his atrocious behaviour regarding the 2005 Oz GP. Not to mention Indy of the same year.

At this stage the care factor about what it takes him to go is so far below zero it’s not funny, I just want him gone !

By: Sush

Sush — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:32:27 +0000

Green Flag, most people have wanted Mosley out before the sex scandal.

so yes you are naive.

I find it funny how you moan about YOUR own character when defending Mosley.