F1 teams call on the FIA to act

BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Toyota issued statements on Thursday, calling for the FIA to take action against its President.

Following Sunday's sex scandal revelation concerning Max Mosley, the F1 teams have largely remained quiet, refusing to pass comment.

However, BMW and Mercedes-Benz were the first to break the silence, slamming Mosley's behaviour as "disgraceful." The two outfits also called for the FIA to take action.

"The content of the publications is disgraceful. As a company, we strongly distance ourselves from it," they said in a joint statement.

"This incident concerns Max Mosley both personally and as President of the FIA, the global umbrella organisation for motoring clubs. Its consequences therefore extend far beyond the motor sport industry."

They added: "We await a response from the relevant FIA bodies."

Toyota followed suit shortly after, issuing a statement of their own in which they condemned Mosley's actions and questioned whether he has the moral standing needed to lead the FIA.

"Toyota Motorsport does not approve of any behaviour which could be seen to damage Formula One's image, in particular any behaviour which could be understood to be racist or anti-Semitic," said the statement.

"Senior figures within any sport or business, including motorsport, must adhere to high standards of behaviour. When all the facts are known, it will be for the FIA to decide whether Mr Mosley has met the moral obligations which come with the position of FIA President."

Honda, as a team and not just a manufacturer, are demanding a swift resolution to the latest scandal to rock the sport.

"It is necessary that senior figures in sport and business maintain the highest standards of conduct in order to fulfil their duties with integrity and respect," they said in a statement.

"The Honda Racing F1 Team is extremely disappointed by recent events surrounding Mr Mosley and we are concerned that the reputation of Formula One and all its participants is being damaged.

"We request that the FIA gives this matter careful consideration and reaches an immediate decision in the best interests of F1 and motorsport."

Mosley, though, has already made it clear that he won't be stepping down from his role as FIA President.

"I will not allow any of this to impede my commitment to the FIA," he said in a letter sent earlier this week to all national FIA clubs and bodies.