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FIA confirms Todt staying president

Jean Todt’s continuing role as FIA president was confirmed officially on Friday.

Jean-Todt-2Last month, it became clear the Frenchman would not be dethroned, as his only formal challenger, David Ward, pulled out of the race due to a lack of support.

“I would like to offer my congratulations to Jean Todt who will secure a second term uncontested if not unopposed,” Ward said in November.

The news became official on Friday morning, as former Ferrari boss Todt, 67, was elected for a second consecutive four-year term during the FIA’s annual general assembly in Paris.

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