Schumi backs Todt for president

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER has issued a ringing endorsement of Jean Todt’s credentials for the FIA presidential election.

The seven-time Formula One world champion has taken the unusual step of writing an open letter to the presidents of all the FIA member clubs, extolling the virtues of the former Ferrari team boss.

With the election just nine days away and Todt firm favourite to succeed Max Mosley ahead of Ari Vatanen, Schumacher is hoping his words will sway any uncertain voters.