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'MOSLEY HAD SUPPORT OF JUST 5% OF FIA MEMBERSHIP'
Wednesday 4th June 2008


Max Mosley, the disgraced FIA president, was able to stay in his post through the support of national bodies that represent just 5% of the organisation's membership, it has been calculated

While Mosley secured a resounding victory in terms of vote cast in Tuesday's meeting in Paris, his detractors, of whom there are many, claim that the 103 votes cast in his favour were made by clubs that account for only a fraction of the governing body's membership. It is believed that the vast majority of countries which endorsed Mosley's presidency were from Eastern Europe, Africa and the developing world.

While Bernie Ecclestone has already argued that the vote of confidence in Mosley should not be regarded as a reason for him to stay on, pointing out that "Just because he gets a few clubs from Africa voting for him will not make the King of Spain want to shake his hand", a number of heavyweight bodies have already threatened to withdraw from the FIA. They include the AAA and the Canadian Automobile Club - according to The Daily Telegraph, they "represent 60 per cent of the membership but had only two votes between them".

[AKR]

I thought this might happen as the vote is one per member rather than based on the size of the country's motoring body. Many of the big European nations voted against him I believe and was saved thanks to the smaller countries such as Luxembourg! As Stoddart said 80% of the FIA members voted against him so if a break-away occurs Moseley will have pretty much no influence on anything in Europe and America. As much as I'd like the break-away to happen I again fear that this is empty talk by the members and no one will display initiative and actually start preparing the groundwork to form a new non corrupt organisation. I hope i'm wrong (but i am usually not! ).

I think Italy which is obviously a big country voted in favour of Mosley. Oh well. For nw he will have to stay but with all these protests comong about he may be forced to retire so in the end he will have to go which is what a lot of people want.

[AKR]

I hope there is an appeal. FIA= F***ing Idiots Association.

hahahahahahaah

Here is a funnier one. maFIA

or even better still. FIAt

[Jensonb]

[Martin]

I thought this might happen as the vote is one per member rather than based on the size of the country's motoring body. Many of the big European nations voted against him I believe and was saved thanks to the smaller countries such as Luxembourg! As Stoddart said 80% of the FIA members voted against him so if a break-away occurs Moseley will have pretty much no influence on anything in Europe and America. As much as I'd like the break-away to happen I again fear that this is empty talk by the members and no one will display initiative and actually start preparing the groundwork to form a new non corrupt organisation. I hope i'm wrong (but i am usually not! ).

I think Italy which is obviously a big country voted in favour of Mosley. Oh well. For nw he will have to stay but with all these protests comong about he may be forced to retire so in the end he will have to go which is what a lot of people want.

I wonder why Ferrari, sorry, Italy, voted for Max. I cant think of any reasons at all , anyone got any ideas

[racechick]

Pay back for last years championships.

[McLaren Fan]

From autosport.com:

ACI president says Mosley is stronger now

By Simon Strang and Michele Lostia Wednesday, June 4th 2008, 16:22 GMT

The president of the Italian motoring authority, Enrico Gelpi, believes that FIA president Max Mosley has strengthened his position in the wake of a successful confidence vote at the general assembly in Paris on Wednesday.

Gelpi, who has been president of the Automobile Club d'Italia for the past two months, voted for Mosley to stay in power, and argued afterwards that the result which went 103-55 in the FIA president's favour, only reinforces the position of the governing body.

"This vote reinforces the FIA: there is [now] time to create a new governance for the future and to heal the divisions that have been created," Gelpi was quoted in Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport.

"At the beginning what happened was embarrassing, but then the need of safeguarding the FIA, which is above everything else, prevailed. The confidence vote for Mosley is tied to what he's done for road safety and the sport."

A vote of confidence was called upon Mosley after he was the subject of sexual allegations in an expose in the News of the World newspaper in March.

Asked if the whole affair had weakened Mosley's presidency, Gelpi replied: "No, in fact this vote strengthens him.

"If anything, it's embarrassing to know that someone used a private issue for non-moralistic aims, isn't it?" he added. "The reasons why a private issue became public must be made clear."

Gelpi also called for those motoring organisations considering withdrawing from the FIA over the matter to reconsider their position.

"I hope [they don't leave]," he said. "To count, the FIA must stay united."

Hardly a surprising series of comments from Italy's representatives.

[McLaren Fan]

From autosport.com:

South African bodies consider FIA future

By Steven English and Dieter Rencken Wednesday, June 4th 2008, 14:19 GMT

The chairman of the South African governing body of motorsport says he did not agree with the outcome of yesterday's confidence vote against FIA president Max Mosley and is considering joining the clubs contemplating withdrawing from the FIA.

The German body, ADAC, has already withdrawn its involvement from the FIA's working groups while the American and Dutch groups are considering their position.

Motorsport South Africa (MSA) chairman Roger Pearce says it too is deliberating its future with the sport's governing body.

"We are obliged to abide by the majority decision in the interest of our international competitors," he said. "For now, we will stand back and carefully consider all our options."

Pearce will head back to South Africa to consult with MSA's stake holders over any future course of action.

The country's leading car club, the Automobile Assocation of South Africa (AASA), also expressed its concern at the decision to keep Mosley in power and claimed that he has rejected numerous calls from car clubs for him to step down in the last few months.

The AASA's head of public affairs, Rob Handfield-Jones added: "Auto club brands are highly respected, not least because of their high standards of service and their values. These standards and values should be shared by the FIA and, inparticular, its president.

"But the vote of confidence in Mr Mosley does not support the values held by many auto clubs worldwide. The AA accordingly distances itself from the outcome of the vote and is now considering how best to manage its relationship with the FIA into the future."

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'MOSLEY HAD SUPPORT OF JUST 5% OF FIA MEMBERSHIP'
Wednesday 4th June 2008


Max Mosley, the disgraced FIA president, was able to stay in his post through the support of national bodies that represent just 5% of the organisation's membership, it has been calculated

While Mosley secured a resounding victory in terms of vote cast in Tuesday's meeting in Paris, his detractors, of whom there are many, claim that the 103 votes cast in his favour were made by clubs that account for only a fraction of the governing body's membership. It is believed that the vast majority of countries which endorsed Mosley's presidency were from Eastern Europe, Africa and the developing world.

While Bernie Ecclestone has already argued that the vote of confidence in Mosley should not be regarded as a reason for him to stay on, pointing out that "Just because he gets a few clubs from Africa voting for him will not make the King of Spain want to shake his hand", a number of heavyweight bodies have already threatened to withdraw from the FIA. They include the AAA and the Canadian Automobile Club - according to The Daily Telegraph, they "represe
nt 60 per cent of the membership but had only two votes between them".

Wow.

[Kiwi_Chris]

well RIP FIA

[racechick]

well RIP FIA

Hope so. Good job done Max!

[texasmr2]

I think I'm gonna be sick!