Max Rufus Mosley was a British businessman, lawyer and racing driver. He served as president of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), 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
Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile
The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile is an association established on 20 June 1904 to represent the interests of motoring organisations and motor car users. It is the governing body for many auto racing events, including Formula One. The FIA also promotes road safety around the world.
Headquarters of the FIA at the Place de la Concorde