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F1: Mercedes, BMW, Honda and Toyota Pressuring Mosley
Written by: Adam Cooper
RACER Magazine   http://www.racer.com/speedtv
04/03/2008 - 08:00 AM
London, UK
 
Mosley is set for a legal battle with British tabloid News of the World, according to an FIA spokesperson. (LAT Photo) ยป More Photos

Mercedes and BMW have become the first major companies involved in grand prix racing to make a comment on newspaper revelations about Max Mosley’s private life.

For obvious reasons the affair has caused a considerable stir in Germany, and after four days of deliberation the two manufacturers clearly decided that it was time to say something.

In a joint statement they issued on Thursday morning they said: “The content of the publications is disgraceful. As a company, we strongly distance ourselves from it. This incident concerns Max Mosley both personally and as President of the FIA, the global umbrella organization for motoring clubs. Its consequences therefore extend far beyond the motor sport industry. We await a response from the relevant FIA bodies.”

Other teams have since joined the public criticism of Mosley, making his position increasingly difficult to sustain. Honda and Toyota issued the following statements:

"The Honda Racing F1 Team is extremely disappointed by recent events surrounding Mr. Mosley and we are concerned that the reputation of Formula 1 and all its participants is being
damaged. It is necessary that senior figures in sport and business maintain the highest standards of conduct in order to fulfil their duties with integrity and respect. We request that the FIA gives this matter careful consideration and reaches an immediate decision in the best interests of F1 and Motorsport."

Germany-based Toyota’s said:

"Toyota Motorsport does not approve of any behavior which could be seen to damage Formula 1's image, in particular any behavior which could be understood to be racist or anti-Semitic. Senior figures within any sport or business, including motorsport, must adhere to high standards of behavior. When all the facts are known, it will be for the FIA to decide whether Mr. Mosley has met the moral obligations which come with the position of FIA President."

The FIA President cancelled plans to attend the Bahrain GP, officially citing that he was detained in London by legal matters.


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