The ground appears to be being cut from beneath Mosley's feet
A quick word from the paddock. One senior team figure said he believed the momentum against Mosley is now unstoppable and referred to a "domino" affect engulfing him. Mosley himself remains defiant. More on this later.
Three statements on Mosley issued this morning
Honda
It is necessary that senior figures in sport and business maintain the highest standards of conduct in order to fulfil their duties with integrity and respect. The Honda Racing F1 Team is extremely disappointed by recent events surrounding Mr Mosley and we are concerned that the reputation of Formula One and all its participants is being damaged. We request that the FIA gives this matter careful consideration and reaches an immediate decision in the best interests of F1 and Motorsport.
Toyota
Toyota Motorsport does not approve of any behaviour which could be seen to damage Formula 1’s image, in particular any behaviour which could be understood to be racist or anti-Semitic. Senior figures within any sport or business, including motorsport, must adhere to high standards of behaviour. When all the facts are known, it will be for the FIA to decide whether Mr Mosley has met the moral obligations which come with the position of FIA President.
Joint statement from BMW and Mercedes-Benz / Gemeinsames Statement von BMW und Mercedes-Benz
The content of the publications is disgraceful. As a company, we strongly distance ourselves from it. This incident concerns Max Mosley both personally and as President of the FIA, the global umbrella organisation for motoring clubs. Its consequences therefore extend far beyond the motor sport industry. We await a response from the relevant FIA bodies.
3 April 2008
GEMEINSAMES STATEMENT VON BMW UND MERCEDES-BENZ
Die Inhalte der Veröffentlichungen sind abstoßend. Wir distanzieren uns als Unternehmen ausdrücklich davon. Der Vorgang betrifft Max Mosley in Person und als Präsident der FIA, der weltweiten Dachorganisation der Automobilclubs. Die Tragweite geht damit über den Motorsport hinaus. Wir erwarten eine Reaktion der relevanten FIA Gremien.
3. April 2008
