For all the achievements as head of the FIA, Max Mosley steps aside with his impact upon auto sports being questioned rather than celebrated.

Put the disappointment of Schumi’s non-return to Formula One (F1) behind you — the most riveting race of an intriguing F1 season has just started.

Max Mosley has resisted pressure to stand again as FIA president and will back Frenchman Jean Todt to succeed him after 16 years in charge.