Mosley, who began his motorsport career as a driver in the Formula 2 European Championship in 1968, was one of the four founding members of March 1969, along with Robin Herd, Alan Rees and Graham Coaker.
Despite a tight budget, it won races in motorsport from Formula 1 to the Indianapolis 500.
Mosley joined the Formula 1 Constructors’ Association (FOCA) in 1977 and played a key role in drafting the Concorde Accord that formalized the commercial rights of F1 in 1981.
After becoming President of FISA, his influence continued to grow when he was elected President of the FIA in 1993. After Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna’s fatal accidents in Imola in 1994, he had a major impact on safety.
We are deeply saddened to hear of Max Mosley’s death. He was a passionate motor sportsman and, as President of the @FIA, made an immensely valuable contribution to improving safety in sport. @ScuderiaFerrari extends its condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/8MmrnYucWN
– Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) May 24, 2021
During Mosley’s three terms of office, which concluded in 2009, he also oversaw cost-saving measures in Formula 1, including restrictions on testing and engine use.
After details of his personal life were published in tabloids, Mosley became a privacy activist.
FIA President Jean Todt, who had replaced Mosley in the world’s top motorsport governing body, cited honors.
“Deeply saddened by the death of Max Mosley,” wrote the former Ferrari F1 team boss on Twitter.
“He was an important figure in F1 and motorsport. As FIA President, he made a significant contribution to improving safety on the track and on the road for 16 years.
“The entire FIA community appreciates him. Our thoughts and prayers go with his family.”
Max Mosley, 2009
Photo by: Motorsport Images
In a statement from Formula 1 it said: “We are sad to hear that Max Mosley, former FIA President, has passed away. A great figure in the transition to Formula 1. Our thoughts are with his family and his at this sad time Friends.”
The majority of F1 teams also paid tribute to Twitter. In an Alpine statement, Mosley was described as “the sport’s titan who contributed so much to modernity” while Mercedes called him on the phone “A strong modernization force for global motorsport and a unique personality in our industry“.
The British Racing Drivers Club, of which Mosley was an honorary member, said: “We thank Max for his great contribution to the sport over the years and also for his friendship with many of us.
“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.”
David Brabham, who was Ratzenberger’s teammate at Simtek in 1994, wrote on Twitter: “Sad to hear the news about Max Mosley, I don’t think people realize how much he did for motorsport and safety as the FIA president .
“He was very good to my family and me when Roland died.”
Two-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Allan McNish added: “Very sad to hear that Max Mosley has passed away. Max was an incredibly strong character with the sharpest mind I have ever met.
“As a driver, we owe him our thanks for everything he has done in our sport, especially for his work behind the scenes on safety.”
Sports car star Oliver Gavin wrote: “I worked for Max for almost three years at the end of the 90s and drove the FIA safety car at F1 GPs. Super smart and funny. I always had the feeling that he was 3 -4 steps ahead. Good work. ” as long as you’ve done your job right … “Without a doubt he made our sport safer. Sad news.”
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