Jean Todt
Racing team manager and driver
Born
February 25th, 1946
79 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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Born in France in 1946, a career in motorsport began as a racing driver. Transitioning to team management, significant achievements include leading Scuderia Ferrari to a dominant period in Formula One racing. Under management, the team secured multiple Constructors' Championships and Drivers' Championships. Later, appointed as president of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), overseeing important developments in global motorsport regulations and safety standards.
Led Scuderia Ferrari to five consecutive Constructors' Championships from 1999 to 2004
Won Drivers' Championships with Michael Schumacher in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004
Served as FIA president starting in 2009
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