F1: Mosley confirms he will stand down

Max Mosley backed former Ferrari boss Jean Todt as his ideal replacement today after ending speculation that he would seek a fifth term as International Automobile Federation (FIA) president. "If he agrees to stand, I think he would be the ideal person...

Max Mosley backed former Ferrari boss Jean Todt as his ideal replacement today after ending speculation that he would seek a fifth term as International Automobile Federation (FIA) president.

"If he agrees to stand, I think he would be the ideal person to continue but also to extend the work of the past 16 years," the 69-year-old Briton said in a letter to all FIA member clubs.

"He can be relied on in all areas where the FIA is active. I very much hope you will give him your support."

Finland's Ari Vatanen, the 1981 world rally champion, is so far the only declared candidate to run motor sport's world governing body.

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