Mosley choice Todt may not go down well with F1 teams

MAX MOSLEY may have confirmed he will not stand for re-election as FIA president, but in proposing Jean Todt as his successor, the 69-year-old has opened up a whole new can of worms.

Todt has yet to officially announce his candidature, but in yesterday receiving a glowing reference from Mosley, the Frenchman will now be viewed as favourite to take up the post on October 23.

Such a prospect, however, will be viewed with disdain by many of the Formula One teams given Todt is far from a particularly well-liked character.