Jean Todt
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"Jean Todt" is a French motor sport executive. After a successful career as a rallying/rally co-driver he made his reputation in motor sport management, first with Peugeot Sport/Peugeot Talbot Sport, then with Scuderia Ferrari, before being appointed Chief Executive Officer of Ferrari from 2006 to 2008. Since 23 October 2009 he has been President of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).

Under his direction, Peugeot won 4 World Rally Championship titles (drivers and manufacturers), triumphed 4 times in the Paris-Dakar Rally, and were twice victorious in the Le Mans 24 Hours. During his time at Ferrari, the Scuderia won a total 14 Formula One World Championship titles (drivers and manufacturers).

He has one son, Nicolas, aged 37, and shares his life with Michelle Yeoh.

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We are very disappointed for our fans and our staff who were here in the grandstand. The main problem afflicting us is a lack of [tire] grip and all we can do is continue to work with our partners at Bridgestone to fix it.

There was definitely no light here. It was very dark.

We have Badoer who is a very experienced test driver.

Again, a funny question. I said to you that Rubens is with us until the 31st of December, so does that mean I put Rubens with you in Istanbul not doing something and just for the pleasure of having him? No, he will drive and honestly he is doing a very good job. He's very motivated, very dedicated. We have been very fair to him and I'm expecting him to be very fair to Ferrari.

It was a race to forget.

Michael will need to relax after a frustrating season. That's why I really hope we will finish in a better situation because it gives you morale to start the next one.

Honestly, I want to finish in the best position in the table as possible. I've lost the dream to win both championships, but now at least we have to secure third position if possible.