As expected, Jean Todt has not wasted much time in reacting to David Ward's push for the role of FIA president, announcing at the Italian Grand Prix that he intends to stand for re-election. Ward declared his intention to compete for the presidency a little over a week ago, and it remained to be seen whether Todt would rise to the challenge or stick to his original claim that he would only serve one term. Determined to nip speculation in the bud, he opted for the former. "Yesterday it was announced that campaigning for election was opening, and I will go for it," he announced at Monza, “I really do respect [Ward] and you must respect the freedom of everyone [to vote], but I...
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