The Formula One Teams’ Association has elected Martin Whitmarsh as its new chairman for 2010.
The McLaren team principal takes over the role from Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo – who led the alliance from its launch in 2008, through the turbulent period when it threatened to break away from Formula 1 and form a rival series before a peace deal was agreed last summer.
Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali will serve as vice-chairman, while Red Bull boss Christian Horner will lead the Sporting Regulations Working Group and Ross Brawn will continue to chair the Technical Regulations Working Group.
FOTA plans to have an ongoing input into F1’s rule-making process and is investigating ways of improving the spectacle and accessibility of the sport through its various task forces.
“All members placed on record their thanks to Luca di Montezemolo for his valuable leadership and remarkable contribution in the successful establishment of FOTA, as well as all the other key figures who contributed greatly to a successful first year,” said a FOTA statement.
“FOTA teams now look forward to working with Martin Whitmarsh to continue the development of activities in the long-term interest of Formula 1, in collaboration with all other stakeholders.
“Each member of the association, which now includes all teams competing in Formula 1, is entitled to appoint one representative within the Executive Committee and within each of the standing Working Groups.
“The different bodies work closely together in order to define FOTA’s objectives and initiatives.”

source[www.itv-f1.com]

 

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I remember reading in F1 Racing magazine, that he wants some stuff to come back. Like driver's celebrations and all of that.

Maybe at the head of the FOTA he can make that happen?