McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh has revealed that he does not want to remain as Formula One Team Association's chairman when his current term finishes at the end of the year.
Whitmarsh, who took over from Ferrari chariman Luca di Montezemolo at the conclusion of the 2009 season, has been the there for nearly three years and thinks the moment is right to leave the place to someone else.
FOTA's position has been weakened with the loss of several big players in recent months, especially Ferrari and Red Bull. FOTA is only made today of McLaren, Mercedes AMG, Lotus, Caterham, Marussia, Force India and Williams.
Withmarsh said that he will not stand for re-election next time and added “I think it would be quite healthy for someone else to do it now. I think it's for the teams to decide on that.”
Possible candidates include Mercedes AMG's Ross Brawn and Lotus F1 team's Eric Boullier.
Whitmarsh, who took over from Ferrari chariman Luca di Montezemolo at the conclusion of the 2009 season, has been the there for nearly three years and thinks the moment is right to leave the place to someone else.
FOTA's position has been weakened with the loss of several big players in recent months, especially Ferrari and Red Bull. FOTA is only made today of McLaren, Mercedes AMG, Lotus, Caterham, Marussia, Force India and Williams.
Withmarsh said that he will not stand for re-election next time and added “I think it would be quite healthy for someone else to do it now. I think it's for the teams to decide on that.”
Possible candidates include Mercedes AMG's Ross Brawn and Lotus F1 team's Eric Boullier.