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AAA and ADAC react on FIA Extraordinary General Assembly result 

Following the result of this morning’s FIA meeting in Paris, where FIA President Max Mosley won a confidence vote for continuing in the FIA Presidency, the German motoring body (ADAC) along with the American Automobile Association (AAA) reacted immediately to the unexpected outcome. “We view with regret and incredulity the FIA general assembly’s decision in Paris, confirming Max Mosley in office as FIA president,” said an ADAC spokesman. “This is a reason for Europe’s largest automobile club to let its functions and co-operation in FIA working groups rest at world level. ADAC will stay with its decision as long as Max Mosley holds the top FIA office of president,” he added.

Robert Darbelnet, President and CEO of the American Automobile Association (AAA), suggested that today’s result could split motorsport and lead to a breakaway from members from the FIA. “We should not rush to judgement on this,” said Darbelnet. “But one of the potential ramifications is the division or a split way from the organisation that might in fact provide an opportunity for like-minded clubs to find a representative body in a different form.”