Max Mosley
Max Rufus Mosley (13 April 1940 – 23 May 2021) was a British barrister and amateur racing driver. Mosley was born in London. His father was the fascist leader Sir Oswald Mosley and his mother was Diana, Lady Mosely (Diana Mitford).
Max Mosley | |
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.jpg) Mosley in 1969 | |
| President of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile | |
| In office 23 October 1993 – 23 October 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Jean-Marie Balestre |
| Succeeded by | Jean Todt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Max Rufus Mosley 13 April 1940 London, England |
| Died | 23 May 2021 (aged 81) London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse(s) | Jean Taylor
(m. 1960) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents | |
| Relatives |
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| Residence | Monaco |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
From his parents Max inherited a fortune. He became the founder and co-owner of March Engineering. He was President of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) from 1993 until 2009.
Mosley died on 23 May 2021 at his home in London after shooting himself in the head, aged 81.[1] He had shot himself weeks after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.[2]
Max Mosley Media
Mosley's legal skills were frequently called on at March Engineering: one example was a contract dispute with Frank Costin, designer of the novel aerodynamics of the March 711 seen here.
Mosley pushed for the unusual six-wheeled March 2-4-0 designed by Robin Herd to be built because of its significant aerodynamic and other advantages. The car never raced, however sales of models of the car are said to make it the most profitable car the company ever made.
Three-times WTCC Champion Andy Priaulx wearing the HANS device now mandated in FIA championships
From the late 1960s to the early 2000s, F1 teams were heavily dependent on funding from cigarette companies like Rothmans. Mosley attempted to delay European legislation to outlaw the practice.
Mosley considered the use of F1 to promote Euro NCAP testing of cars his most enduring achievement as FIA president.
Formula One fans at the controversial 2005 United States Grand Prix, where only six cars raced, holding a banner with the words "Blame Mosley"
References
- ↑ Ostlere, Lawrence (24 May 2021). Max Mosley dead: Former F1 supremo dies aged 81. London. https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/motor-racing/formula1/max-mosley-death-age-f1-b1852874.html. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ↑ Max Mosley ‘found with fatal gunshot wound after learning he had terminal cancer’ (in en). The Independent (29 March 2022). Retrieved 29 March 2022.
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