Max's problems in F1 go waaaaaaay beyond his current crisis; he's been largely irrational in his inconsistent decisions for years. Eddie just likes to have a good time and party with the birds.
I know (card carrying member of the Axe the Max club) but - sometimes you just can't resist launching one when the right moment appears.
I like that idea. He's one of the nicest people in F1 I've ever met, and he seems to at least have his head on straight. Maybe someone from the Turbo era would be good.
Great thread! I heard a few nominations, let's go through them: - Me, ok I'm flattered, but we need a heavy hitter who is known in the scene. Well, I'm just heavy. - Eddie Jordan: Very bad idea, he defrauded his own team and run away with something like 50 million. Almost was put on trial. Besides: He is a liar and a weasel. - Jackie Stewart: Not a great idea either, he showed his stubbornness and lack of common sense when running the BRDC and refusing to upgrade Silverstone. - Jean Todt: Would certainly do a great job, but give all the non Ferrari folks eternal reasons to whine incessantly about unfair treatment. - Ron Dennis: Same argument as Todt with reversed poles. - Denise Richards: Didn't even cut it as a Bond girl. Sorry, way too ditzy. - Richard Branson: Almost a good idea, but I want him to focus on space tourism, which nobody else is capable of. And as much as I love F1, space tourism to me is way more important. - Tony Blair: Already busy with the Middle East peace process, which of course he'll never achieve (did you guys notice how fast he aged since he started that role?). - Jeremy Clarkson: Excellent choice, but again, I'd prefer him continuing with Top Gear. But if he has cycles to burn... - David Richards: Good choice. Although the fact that he wasn't even able to put his own F1 deal together doesn't speak so well for him. So I stay by my original suggestion: Stoddart He represented the teams towards the FIA, so he has their trust. He managed successfully a F1 team, but has been removed from the sport long enough to be neutral. He speaks his mind, is a very successful entrepreneur and businessman. I've also been thinking of Lauda, but he is too busy with his jets and of Prost. Prost would have all the qualifications, but I'm not sure he is just burnt out with F1 since his disastrous experience as team manager.
I figured somebody would mention him. Not the right skill set and probably no interest, otherwise he would have accepted a more active role in the Scuderia already.
I think so too, and I also think that may be the reason he is tempering some of his commentary on the incident. So far I have only seen Stoddart quoted using one colorful adjective to describe Max and he certainly hasn't taken the opportunity to be the harshest critic. >8^) ER
It needs to be someone who.... 1) Is rich enough already not to act in an unethical manner to enrichen themselves (as Max has done) 2) It charismatic enough to get along with the various personalites involved 3) Is knowledgeable enough about racing in general to understand the issues at hand 4) Doesn't have any particular biases towards or against any specific team 5) Loves the sport enough (of racing, not just F1) to be passionate about their job and to act in the best interests of the sport at all times I think Stoddart is the man for the job. My only concern is on #4... is Stoddart neutral enough to act fairly towards McLaren as well as Super Aguri? Would he favor the independents? Didn't he have a major beef with Ron Dennis?
Yes, Tony Blair may not have time for the FIA presidency (although, how much does it pay?). He is busy failing to bring peace to the Middle East, also failing to end poverty in Africa; and he is setting up his UK foundation to bring harmony between religions, or perhaps not. He is canvassing for the European Union presidency, which he will fail to get despite it paying a handsome salary. And of course he has his non-exec role with some big (paying) bank, so presumably we will shortly see the end of the credit crisis. Our road to hell is paved with Tony's good intentions... But maybe this is a topic for the Politics & Religion section. Some terrific names put forward though, on this thread. Every time Max Mosley's name is mentioned in the British media, we are reminded that he is a son of Sir Oswald Mosley, war-time British fascist leader. Suddenly, the sins of the fathers...
Paul Stoddard has written an article for Pitpass.com:http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_feature_item.php?fes_art_id=34439 Doesn't sound to me like he's applying for the job!
On a perfectly serious note, MM should be replaced by a competent management executive from the world outside Motor Sport. A knowledge of the inside dodgy workings of F1 isn't a prerequisite to running what is effectively a business which has been corrupted in more ways than one. I'm one of these people with an opinion that Formula 1 has been ruined at the altar of making a select few into billionaires. I love the sport and appreciate the people at the frontline who make the spectacle, but as the years go by it becomes less attractive to attend a Grand Prix. I say this as someone who looks back with a feeling of privelege having witnessed every one of Senna's 6 Monaco victories.
I agree - but can you name anyone suitable? The problem is that we can all name people we admire from the world of Motorsport, but struggle to name a competent CEO who would fit the bill. My suggestion is James Allen - anything to stop him commentating!
I don't know if F1 is ruined but it sure seems to be heading in that direction (and not, in my opinion, because of stuff like the current scandal). Banning TC has been one step in the right direction. Need a few more now. I wouldn't mind seeing Mosley go especially if he took Bernie with him! When you start talking about night time F1 races and stuff like that......
