Max Mosley, ex-presidente da Federação Internacional do Automóvel e co-fundador da March, perdeu esta segunda-feira a vida aos 81 anos.
O britânico, que chegou a competir em algumas corridas da Fórmula 2, rapidamente deixou o volante para fundar a March Engineering, equipa pela qual passaram pilotos como Niki Lauda, Ronnie Peterson e Chris Amon.
No entanto, o percurso de Mosley no desporto motorizado fez-se sobretudo na vertente política, uma vez que abandonou a March para se juntar à Associação dos Construtores da Fórmula 1, cargo que antecederia a sua entrada na Federação Internacional do Automóvel.
Durante os seus três mandatos no órgão governativo do desporto motorizado mundial, Mosley trabalhou ativamente na área de segurança, principalmente após o fatídico Grande Prémio de São Marino de 1994.
No entanto, o seu importante contributo para tornar os monolugares mais seguros – através da redução do desempenho, da melhoria dos crash tests e de dispositivos como o Hans – não foi o único destaque do período em que liderou os destinos da FIA, já que os seus mandatos ficaram também marcados por algumas situações controversas, como o envolvimento no processo ‘Spygate’, onde tomou uma posição dura contra a McLaren.
Esta segunda-feira, equipas e diversas personalidades do desporto prestaram tributo à memória do britânico nas redes sociais.
Jean Todt, presidente da FIA
Deeply saddened by the passing of Max Mosley.He was a major figure in @F1 & motor sport. As @FIA President for 16 years, he strongly contributed to reinforcing safety on track & on the roads. The entire FIA community pays tribute to him. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family pic.twitter.com/iFcHzBHaWX
— Jean Todt (@JeanTodt) May 24, 2021
Ferrari
We are deeply saddened by the news of Max Mosley’s passing. He was passionate about motorsport and as President of the @FIA he made an immensely valuable contribution to improving safety in the sport. @ScuderiaFerrari extends its sincere condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/8MmrnYucWN
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) May 24, 2021
Mercedes
From driver to team founder to FIA President, Max Mosley was a powerful modernising force for world motor sport and a unique personality in our industry.
On behalf of Mercedes, we extend our sympathies to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/PeSqO6hP0I
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) May 24, 2021
McLaren
McLaren Racing sends its condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of former FIA president Max Mosley on the news of his passing.
His tenure was defined by the major safety advances in motorsport and global mobility that continue to this day. pic.twitter.com/hf6CVZA4Fb
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) May 24, 2021
Williams
We are saddened to learn of the passing of former FIA president, Max Mosley.
Our condolences go out to his family and friends at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/IZXUIEmLyf
— Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) May 24, 2021
Alpine
Alpine F1 Team is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Max Mosley, a Titan of the sport who contributed so much to the modern age. His legacy endures to this day, and will continue into the future. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time. pic.twitter.com/Ni4XbruyNx
— Alpine F1 Team (@AlpineF1Team) May 24, 2021
Felipe Massa
R.I.P Max Mosley
1940 -2021 pic.twitter.com/w65QHmZsOh— Felipe Massa (@MassaFelipe19) May 24, 2021
Damon Hill
There will be much spoken in the next few months and years about this complicated and controversial man. But for now, may God rest his soul and condolences to his family #f1 #MaxMosley
— Damon Hill (@HillF1) May 24, 2021
David Brabham
Sad to hear the news about Max Mosley, I don’t think people realise just how much he did for Motorsport and safety when the FIA President. He was very good to my family and I when Roland passed away. #RIPMaxMosley #f1 #fia
— David Brabham (@brabsracer) May 24, 2021
