Todt reacts to Vatanen's attacks

The friendly relations between Jean Todt and Ari Vatanen could quickly turn sour. After Ari Vatanen's accusations concerning the financing of Todt's campaign by the FIA ​​Foundation, Jean Todt was quick to react. “ I hope the candidates will campaign with dignity and avoid attacking people or spreading false allegations “, Todt said on Autosport. Words which directly echo those of Vatanen who attacked the former director of Ferrari on the financing of his campaign.

The FIA ​​Foundation also immediately responded to the Finn asking him not to conflate Jean Todt?s commitment within the foundation and his campaign (see elsewhere). " We are three months away from the elections of the future president of the FIA ", he added. " I hope that everyone will respect the integrity of this democratic process »