Jean Todt and WRC

AUTOCENTRAL – February 9, 2010: In his opening address at WRC launch on 2nd February, FIA president Jean Todt talked of his passion for the WRC, his optimism for the forthcoming 2010 season and his determination to ensure a bright future for the sport in general.

Todt, a former WRC co-driver said his vision for the future of the sport involved further reducing cost barriers whilst increasing competition and improving the spectacle.

2010 definitely is an important year, saidt Todt. It's the start of a new decade and the start of my mandate as FIA president. The rally has been very strongly implanted in my heart for many years. I started my career in rally and I have never lost that very strong overview. Todt welcomed the appointment of North One Sport as WRC promoters from the start of this year.

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