FIA: Todt wants to analyze before acting

Jean Todt, new president of the FIA, now hopes to find a little serenity, after the tough campaign which pitted him against Ari Vatanen for the conquest of the presidency of the FIA.

« I am relieved, commented the Frenchman. (The campaign) was an extremely gripping experience. » Even relieved, the former boss of the Team does not forget to look towards what awaits him but is pleased to have received so much support. “ I like action, getting things done, getting to this position of president of the FIA, going through a democratic election… I am happy to see that so many countries around the world have supported my candidacy. »

While Ari Vatanen presented himself as an apostle of change, Jean Todt is the man of continuity. The Frenchman had even been dubbed by Max Mosley, outgoing president, and by numerous personalities from the world of motorsport. So, the Frenchman does not want to brush aside what the FIA ​​has done. “ I am against the idea of ​​saying “we have to change everything”. I talked about constructive change. What was true ten years ago is no longer true today. Both in terms of motor racing and in terms of private automobiles. We must make strategic choices and put them into practice. »

Even if he wants to develop motorsport, the Frenchman does not want to rush into action. Jean Todt opts for analysis, initially. “ I'm going to have a quiet weekend, first. On Monday, I will open the doors of the FIA ​​office in Paris before going to the offices in Geneva, England? I want to try to understand before making decisions. »