The FOTA welcomes Jean Todt

The Formula One Teams Association, FOTA, hopes that the new president Jean Todt will embrace a new era of cooperation between the association and the sport’s governing body following the Frenchman’s victory in the FIA presidency elections.

Although the majority of teams have deliberately refrained from supporting either candidate, Jean Todt or Ari Vatanen, during the campaign, the FOTA hopes that Jean Todt will build a healthy and cooperative relationship between the FIA and the FOTA.

The current president of FOTA, Luca di Montezemolo, who worked with Jean Todt at Ferrari, states: “I would like to send my best wishes to Jean Todt in his new role, as I have always appreciated his abilities, involvement, and commitment. I am sure that, under his presidency and guidance, the FIA will be rejuvenated and will restore an open climate of dialogue and constructive collaboration with the teams and FOTA, ensuring stability in the regulations and everything surrounding this sport.”

«Formula 1 is about to embark on a new phase, »he adds, «all stakeholders must work together with an eye on the future, increase the credibility and interest generated by this sport, address the technical and environmental challenges it faces, while keeping unchanged the characteristics that have made it one of the most popular disciplines on the international stage.»

The vice-president of FOTA, John Howett added: “I extend my best wishes to Jean Todt as he takes on this demanding yet crucial role. I am convinced that Jean Todt’s presidency represents an opportunity for all stakeholders in Formula 1 to unite under his leadership and work together to strengthen our sport.”

The FOTA is eager to support him to broaden the appeal of our sport among fans and sponsors while respecting the great heritage of Formula 1 to which he has contributed enormously.