Max Mosley has shown his true colours in a letter to Luca di Montezemelo that threatens to make a mockery of the work done by FOTA and the WMSC in bringing the breakaway saga to a close.
Mosleys anger is aimed at di Montezemelo and accuses the FOTA President of making 'false statements' about the agreement reached on Wednesday.
The statements that concerned him related to Mosley being a 'dictator' and the news that Michel Boeri, the second in command at the FIA, would be taking over the leadership of the FIA.
It is difficult to understand why a man who had the temerity to refer to those opposing his plans as 'loonies' just a few days ago, and who has previously referred to a well known F1 figure as a 'certified halfwit' would be offended at what appears to be an accurate description of his recent actions.
In the letter, Mosley says:
"A fundamental part of this (deal) was that we would both present a positive and truthful account. You've suggested I was a dictator, an accusation grossly insulting."
"If you wish the agreement we made to have any chance of survival, you and FOTA must immediately rectify your actions. You must correct the false statements which have been made and make no further such statements."
He went on to state that he considered is options open with regard to his future at the FIA. Surely he should clearly understand that, should he renege on his part of the agreement and stand again, there will be no FIA F1 series in 2010. That he fails to understand this, after the recent clear confirmation of the fact, is sad for the people who would be hurt the most - the fans.
At the FOTA press conference in Bologna yesterday there was no sign of an apology, as di Montezemelo said:
"We are pleased to thank the president of the FIA for his decision to leave the FIA in October, for the work that he has done -– particularly for safety because this was, and still is, a big priority in formula one and the sport."
The Italian then went on to indicate that Mosley had 'accepted FOTAs proposals' - something that we know to be true, of course, yet which Mosley does not want to accept.
Furthermore, he added:
"Therefore I have to say, in a moment when Mosley is leaving, that I have to thank him, beyond the points of controversy we had, because he has been working very well, especially as far as safety is concerned."
It is believed Montezemolo also replied in writing to Mosley, arguing that the events had been misunderstood by sections of the media.
We believe that the concern for all should now be for the future of F1, not for the nursing of bruised egos.
Written: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:04:06
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