The battle may be over, but the war has just begun. If many of the larger clubs pull out of the FIA, the ones in countries involved with F1, like those staging the races and/or those who are manufacturers, this may take a different direction.
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The battle may be over, but the war has just begun. If many of the larger clubs pull out of the FIA, the ones in countries involved with F1, like those staging the races and/or those who are manufacturers, this may take a different direction.
Well, ADAC has withdrawn from the FIA until Max steps dow. I think they have 70,000,000 members or something?Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
That's the first. Which will be the 2nd as I think we will see some of that "serious" damage quite soon.
With this vote the FIA have been seen to serve Max's interests, not those of the FIA.
The future is now the issue, and is a real concern
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/67952Quote:
"This isn't just about the future of one person; this is about the future of a whole organisation with more than 100 years of history."
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/67959Quote:
Van Woerkom suggested some clubs are now likely to withdawn all involvement with the FIA, following ADAC's example.
"Yes, well, I am now away to have a lunch with those clubs and maybe that is the outcome of that discussion," he said.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/67958Quote:
"For Europe's largest motoring club, this is a reason to put down all its functions and the involvement in the global organisation of motoring clubs with immediate effect and to step down from the globally active FIA working groups. The ADAC will stick to this attitude as long as Max Mosley will be on duty as president of the FIA."
There may be some who are looking forward to the next battle in this mess, but some remember the FISA/FOCA "war" and hoped never to see that kind of thing happen again, but Maxgate is comparable. It may have begun with a private trip to a brothel, but it's gone waaaaay beyond that being the issue now.
Having called the meeting, set the agenda, and won the vote, Max should now resign. If not, it seems clear that there will be acrimonious division within the FIA.
I doubt they have 70.000.000 members as whole Germany has 90.000.000 citizens and that would mean that all of those over 18 would be ADAC members, which I doubt.Quote:
Originally Posted by Knock-on
Good riddance to all of them trying to put down a man for his private life while they did nothing when they had better reasons from his professional activity.Quote:
Originally Posted by Knock-on
From the comments of the Dutch representative it is clear that it was a matter of money rather than anything else.
There will be little damage if any and it will be because some losers can't take it that they lost the battle.
That would suit your POV but not that of the majority of the FIA member clubs, given the results of todays vote, or maybe we shouldn't listen anymore to what the majority wants, rather be driven by personal interests and egos?! :p :Quote:
Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
The ADAC has frozen its activities with the FIA. Does this mean that the Rally of Germany is off for this year?
Look, the MSA decided to stay and put an end to this story!Quote:
Originally Posted by Valve Bounce
The French, I doubt they will leave.
The Dutch and Americans were unhappy but didn't leave, yet.
The Germans only left because they HAD TO BE AGAINST the "nazi" connotations of the whole affair, and they risked losing national support if they stayed.
Let's see what happens next in this game.
How will Bernie react now, after he tried to destroy Mosley's chances during the last 2 weeks?!
And how will Max return the favors?!
They said they stop their activity with the Working Group of the FIA, whatever that means.Quote:
Originally Posted by cosmicpanda
I hope you're right :dozey:Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
Bernard can now fight the FIA as hard as he likes, as he and Max are no longer buddies. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
The French won't pull out, not if Todt is being groomed for the presidents' job (not of France, the FIA ;) ) :p :