Mosley survives vote but FIA split looms

MAX MOSLEY’S call for unity is set to fall on deaf ears after he won a vital vote of confidence yesterday that will see him remain in his role as FIA president.

Mosley comfortably won the day, claiming 61% of the vote, with 103 of the 169 delegates involved in the secret ballot deciding he should remain in office. But the decision did not sit well with the automobile associations who had previously called on Mosley to resign, which could lead to the FIA becoming fragmented.

Mosley’s successful lobby of the sporting associations behind the scenes clearly worked, alienating the automobile clubs.