Max to donate any damages he may receive

Max Mosley has vowed to donate any damages that may be awarded to him in his legal proceedings against the News of the World to the FIA foundation.

Mosley is suing News Group Newspapers Limited on the grounds of invasion of privacy after the News of the World alleged that he engaged in lewd sexual conduct that included 'elements of Nazism'.

The FIA President, though, insists he had "done nothing wrong" and that the acts he engaged in were "completely" legal. He is demanding unlimited damages in his legal action.

His solicitors Steeles Law revealed that the 67-year-old now plans to donate any damages he may receive to the FIA foundation, which promotes road safety, safety in motorsport and the environment.

"At Mr Mosley's request directions have been set for an early trial," his solicitors Steeles Law told Autosport.

"Whilst Mr Mosley has every intention of getting the largest possible sum in damages from the publishers of the News of the World, so that they should be deterred from doing this to others in the future, Mr Mosley intends to donate any damages in the case to the FIA Foundation."

The announcement comes less than 24 hours after the FIA revealed plans to hold an Extraordinary General Assembly on 3 June. A vote of confidence as to whether Mosley can remain in office will be taken during the meeting through secret ballots.