Max Rufus Mosley was a British businessman, lawyer and racing driver. He served as president of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, the governing body for Formula One.
Mosley in 1969
Mosley's legal skills were frequently called on at March Engineering: one example was a contract dispute with Frank Costin, designer of the novel aerodynamics of the March 711 seen here.
Mosley pushed for the unusual six-wheeled March 2-4-0 designed by Robin Herd to be built because of its significant aerodynamic and other advantages. The car never raced, however sales of models of the car are said to make it the most profitable car the company ever made.
Three-times WTCC Champion Andy Priaulx wearing the HANS device now mandated in FIA championships
Sir Oswald Ernald Mosley, 6th Baronet, was a British politician who rose to fame during the 1920s and 1930s when, disillusioned with mainstream politics, he turned to fascism. He was the Member of Par
Max Mosley
…as FIA president. He stood down at the end of his term in 2009 and was replaced by his preferred successor, Jean Todt. Mosley was the youngest son of Sir Oswald Mosley, former leader of the British Union of Fascists, and Diana Mitford, member of the Mitford family. He was educated in France, Germany, and Britain before…
Mosley in officer uniform
Oswald Mosley and Lady Cynthia Curzon on their wedding day, 11 May 1920
Portrait of Oswald Mosley by Glyn Philpot, 1925