Paris - Jean Todt was elected as president of motorsport's ruling body the FIA Friday in a vote by the organization's member clubs. The ex-Ferrari team boss beat former world rally champion Ari Vatanen in the election and replaces outgoing president Max Mosley, who has been in the post since 1993.
The result was expected as the 63-year-old Frenchman had the backing of Mosley, F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone and seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher.
The decision was decided by a ballot involving the 211 national sporting authorities and national automobile associations.
Todt will hold the position of FIA president for a four-year term after which time he can seek re-election.
