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[darwin dali]

f1live:
"Former quadruple World Champion Alain Prost has put himself forward as a potential part of Formula One's governance in a post-Max Mosley world.

But the 53-year-old Frenchman, who after Michael Schumacher is the sport's most successful driver, insists that he would not simply want to replace the scandal-ridden Mosley as FIA president.

Instead, he encourages the Paris-based federation to split the role into separate "sporting" and general motoring sides.

"If they did, then I may consider that I could be supporting the FIA on the sports (side)," newspapers, including the New Straits Times, quoted Prost as saying last weekend at Monaco.

"If there was only the sporting side, then I could see my job," said Prost, who ran the failed Prost Grand Prix team between 1997 and 2001.

He added: "I know what the FIA is, I know all about the World Motor Sport Council and the Formula One Commission."

Prost said he had spoken out because of the "danger" of the apparently looming power struggle between the embattled Mosley and F1's chief executive, Bernie Ecclestone.

"I would be worried because when you need to make the right decision in the next few weeks, there will be a big problem if there's a big war," he warned."


Yes, weeks ago I made a post suggesting AP as the new FIA president - I sure hope it will become reality soon

[madbrad]

Yeah I noticed that, I agree with the little professor.

[f1ea]

Not only would he make for a good candidate, but his idea on splitting the duties is spot on.
Prost is a real gentleman and isn't "aligned" with any team in particular...

So... Where do I sign?

[darwin dali]

Not only would he make for a good candidate, but his idea on splitting the duties is spot on.
Prost is a real gentleman and isn't "aligned" with any team in particular...

So... Where do I sign?

On the check you're sending me

[Mikep99]

Latest is Berger is in line for it.

Gergard Berger tipped to take Mosley's FIA seat
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23771858-5012433,00.html

COURT documents show Max Mosley's "embarrassment" at a report of his sexual fantasies, while Gerhard Berger is tipped to replace him.

Mosley, the disgraced president of the FIA, has admitted that he was "demeaned and humiliated" by the revelations about his penchant for sadomasochistic bondage sessions with prostitutes.

The development came as Gerhard Berger, the former Formula One driver, emerged as a candidate to succeed Mosley. There are signs that Berger, co-owner of the Toro Rosso team, is seen as a more popular option than the front-runner, Jean Todt, the former Ferrari team principal.

With only a week to go before Mosley faces a vote of no-confidence at a general assembly of the FIA in Paris, submissions by his lawyers to the High Court in London were published yesterday in advance of his case for invasion of privacy against the News of the World, the newspaper that published the story.

Mosley's lawyers, in documents filed in early April, say that the FIA president. who has refused calls to resign, suffered “grave distress and embarrassment as a result of the article, and in particular the disclosure of this deeply intrusive and personal material”.

They say: “The revelation of the Claimant's (Mosley) most intimate sexual fantasies was seriously demeaning and humiliating. It was also extremely upsetting for his family. In short, this material should never have been published, let alone in a national newspaper,” the lawyers added.

The lawyers also attack the claim by the News of the World that Mosley was knowingly involved in Nazi-style role play.

“The Claimant will also rely upon the Defendant's (News of the World) dishonest fabrication of the ‘Nazi' sting, which was conceived as part of a phoney attempt to create some justification for what is (as the Defendant knew full well) a wholly unwarranted intrusion into the Claimant's private life,” the lawyers argue.

After his low-key appearance at the Monaco Grand Prix, Mosley is said to be confident that he will win the vote on June 3 and remain in office until the end of his mandate in October next year.

He is also said to be looking forward to holding a big press conference in Paris after the decision, having kept his counsel in Monte Carlo despite numerous requests for interviews.

Up until now Todt has been viewed as Mosley's favoured candidate to succeed him, but Berger is increasingly being talked of as an alternative.

A man much admired by Mosley, the Austrian is an articulate advocate for the sport and is widely respected within Formula One.

Last weekend he spoke up enthusiastically for Mosley at the Monaco Grand Prix, in response to a question “planted” by the FIA at an FIA-moderated official press conference.

Berger lauded Mosley's contribution to road safety and described the Englishman as exactly the type of “strong guy” the sport needs.

[darwin dali]

He'd have to divest Toro Rosso though...

[Mikep99]

He'd have to divest Toro Rosso though...

Well the word was Lancia were thinking about it ?

[Rivelution]

I dont care who is the next president, aslong as its not Jean Todt. All I ask is for a responsible person who cleans out the FIA .

[Martin]

I agree, Todt would be a travesty, Berger I think would be good at the job, except that he has his interest in T Roso.
There are plenty of capable people with knowledge of motor racing, and no affiliation to any team (we must remember that FIA is not just about F1), but, from F1 there is Jackie Stewart, Damon Hill, Paul Stoddart, Eddie Jordon and many others plus lots from other racing formats. Obviously they wont all want the job but there must be a good selection there. I would favour someone who allows fans (from all racing formats) to have some input.
A good idea from the prof (another good candidate) re splitting FIA.

[McLaren Fan]

Splitting the FIA would not be a bad idea. Prost at the helm would also be welcome. He was a great driver and knows what it takes to run a Formula One team, especially one a lower budget. His knowledge in the latter area would be really helpful when it comes to introducing budget caps in the sport. I like Berger, but he's linked to Torro Rosso and the various baggage surrounding customer cars, so the FIA should probably avoid him for now. As much as I like Prost, I still think the structures of the FIA need looked at. Let's say Prost does get the job and is occupying the post for ten years. After Prost's departure, there is a chance another dictator like Balestre or Mosley could get in. That's something Formula One really does not need.

[EwanM]

Splitting the FIA would not be a bad idea. Prost at the helm would also be welcome. He was a great driver and knows what it takes to run a Formula One team, especially one a lower budget. His knowledge in the latter area would be really helpful when it comes to introducing budget caps in the sport. I like Berger, but he's linked to Torro Rosso and the various baggage surrounding customer cars, so the FIA should probably avoid him for now. As much as I like Prost, I still think the structures of the FIA need looked at. Let's say Prost does get the job and is occupying the post for ten years. After Prost's departure, there is a chance another dictator like Balestre or Mosley could get in. That's something Formula One really does not need.

I think the FIA needs to be reformed, with checks put in place to prevent a dictatorship. Prost would be a good choice, I never would have thought he would be interested. It's a good idea Jackie Stewart has ruled himself out understandably, and I think Stoddart and Jordan have a bit of a history that wouldn't go down well with the FIA's agenda. Prost is the best choice of the drivers. I couldn't see a Piquet or a Mansell at the helm, he's much like Hill, but Damon's got an important role with the BRDC and long may his good work continue.

[7UpJordan]

He'd have to divest Toro Rosso though...

Well the word was Lancia were thinking about it ?

And Stoddy didn't come back to save Super Aguri like he said he would do which suggest he's probably already in talks.

Both Berger and Prost would make great FIA Presidents, Prost wasn't called "the Professor" for nothing and Berger has always been a popular man just about everywhere he steps. And also he had his "James Bond" days with Senna.