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  1. imperial83

    imperial83 F1 Rookie
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    #1 imperial83, Jul 16, 2004
    Max Mosley on Friday rescinded his decision to resign as FIA president after motorsport's governing body said his early departure would harm its interests.

    The FIA Senate unanimously called on Mosley not to step down in October 2004 and to continue in office at least until the end of his mandate in October 2005.

    FIA reported that Mosley said he had "received approaches from all sections of the FIA making the same points as the Senate and even going as far as to say that it would be irresponsible for him to step down this year.

    "Accordingly, he feels bound to accede to the Senates request. He expressed his thanks for the confidence shown in him both by the Senate and the full membership of the FIA."
    Source AFP
     
  2. bobafett

    bobafett F1 Veteran

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    #2 bobafett, Jul 16, 2004
    Yeah, his involvement is HUGELY beneficial to F1 these days...yup.

    I can appreciate BE, but Mosley? Beyond a certain point, I think he's done as much harm as good.

    --Dan
     
  3. speedy_sam

    speedy_sam F1 Veteran

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    #3 speedy_sam, Jul 16, 2004
    Sort of reminds me of Julius Caesar - "I quit .. What, you want me? ... You need me? .. OK I stay then for the good of all ...

    So we are in for more years of confusing rule changes and knee jerk reactions.
     
  4. Hubert

    Hubert F1 Rookie

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    #4 Hubert, Jul 16, 2004

    "Press Release; Source: FIA
    In a shocking announcment, President Mosley admits that, "I was wrong all these years!" referring to his tenure over the F1 series. The President commented that for next season, he plans to announce a new safety mandate for F1. "Safety Impact Bubble Orbs" as he referred to them, are state of the art clear plastic bubbles that will encapsulate next season's grand prix cars, and will essentially sheath them in a "sphere of safety." A phrase coined by the FIA President.
    When asked how he came to such a hallucination, Mosley replied "Well, I've always hammered on trying to slow the cars down, and to make them safer; so, why not put them in a giant rubber ball -- no aerodynamic concerns [because every car will be round and bullous], and they'll be tragically slow, too! 3 mph! Tops! It's fantastic!"
    When asked how he plans to pull this piece of wool over the eyes of the collective F1 world, Mosley replied, "Acid. Lots of it!"
    It remains to been seen whether of not grand prix cars, wrapped in bubbles, dollied on wooden carts and pulled by four blind mice will be able to attract the legions of F1 fans accustom to the "old" spectacle of ferocious speed, sound and glamour, but the FIA president is steadfast in his contention that The FIA F1 International Grand Prix Bumper Ball Championship will be a successful chapter in the glorious history of grand prix racing.
    We'll see what happens when the '05 season "rolls out."
    As an aside, qualifiying will now be decided by kicking a soccer ball for maximum distance. A measure introduced to keep Ferrari off the pole yet again. When asked, however, if Mr. Mosley was aware of Schumacher's ferocious soccer punt, the President replied with a sullen, 'Buggered, again.'"

    *not really a press release.
     

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