Jean Todt has played down rumours he is prepared to stay as FIA president for only a single four-year term.<\/p>\n
The 64-year-old Frenchman was elected late last year to be long-term president Max Mosley’s successor, and his reign so far has been praised for its lack of controversy.<\/p>\n
But reports earlier this year suggested Todt is already planning to depart the unpaid post in 2013.<\/p>\n
“That’s not true,” he said in the latest edition of the German magazine Auto Motor und Sport.<\/p>\n
“Nevertheless, I am not thinking today about the second term of office.\u00a0 My priority is to use my time as effectively as possible to reach my goals.”<\/p>\n
One of those aims is new engine regulations for F1 in 2013, and the return of energy-recovery KERS technology as soon as possible.<\/p>\n
“I am not happy the teams voted unanimously against using KERS for the 2010 season,” said Todt.\u00a0 “I am personally committed to having this position reconsidered for 2011.”<\/p>\n
He said it is not acceptable to wait until 2013 to implement a new KERS strategy to accompany the smaller and more efficient new engines of 2013.<\/p>\n
“We cannot afford to go two and a half years while doing nothing,” said Todt, referring to the global automotive push for greener technologies.<\/p>\n
“As head of the FIA there needs to be pressure in this direction; it’s the only way we can be credible.”<\/p>\n
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