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  Jean Todt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The team moved Todt into a management-oriented position, charging him to organize the design and construction of the 205 Turbo 16 for the 1982 World Rally Championship season.
Peugeot, despite Todt's continual urging, refused to enter the Formula One Championship, and when a position opened at the recovering Ferrari F1 team, Todt took the opportunity.
Todt and Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo have since been considered responsible for turning Ferrari from a has-been team, helpless without founder Enzo Ferrari, into the powerhouse it is today.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jean_Todt   (374 words)

  
 Jean Todt Profile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Jean Todt was born on the 26th of February in 1946 in the town of Pierrefort (France).
With Todt leading the team the success his risen year after year and it is testament to his leadership qualities that even with such results the team remains as hungry as ever for success.
Todt faced some tough moments in the season as Ferrari seemed to be losing their grasp on the sport but the team never lost faith and Todt drove them on to a end of season fightback that ended in Japan with both titles remaining firmly with the Maranello team.
www.thescuderia.net /todt.shtml   (995 words)

  
 GrandPrix.com > Features > News Feature > Who is... Jean Todt?
Jean Todt is the son of a Polish Jew, who escaped to France at the age of 17.
Jean was born in 1946 and was educated in Paris.
Todt fired back that he preferred that to being labelled "the Emperor Bokassa of the Place de la Concorde", a reference to the tyrant who was running the Central African Republic at the time.
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 Todt
Todt then retired from competition and in 1982 was given the task of setting up Peugeot Talbot Sport to design and develop the 205 Turbo 16 for the World Rally Championship.
Todt pushed Peugeot hard to enter F1 with its own team but the management turned him down and in July 1993 he moved to Ferrari where he has been in charge of the racing activities ever since.
Todt joined Ferrari in 1993 and took on the role as Team Principal; determined to take the team back to the top, he does his damnedest to make sure the team is a success.
www.homestead.com /formulakaz/Todt.html   (535 words)

  
 Jean Todt tells the secret of Ferrari || TheScuderia.net - Ferrari F1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Jean Todt was in bullish mood after Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro clinched its sixth consecutive World Constructors’ title at the Hungaroring on Sunday.
And Todt refused to give his opponents a crumb of comfort, that now he is now both sporting director and managing director of Ferrari, he may distance himself from the job of sporting director.
Todt was unable to clear up the only glitch that appeared in the team's armour, when there seemed to be a problem with the fuel rig.
www.thescuderia.net /News/August2004/6.shtml   (638 words)

  
 Jean Todt: biography and encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Todt and Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo[Follow this hyperlink for a summary of this subject] have since been considered responsible for turning Ferrari from a has-been team, EHandler: no quick summary.
The French government has made Todt a Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur[Follow this hyperlink for a summary of this subject].
(Todt announced his engagement to former Bond girl[Follow this hyperlink for a summary of this subject] Michelle Yeoh[For more info, click on this link].
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/j/je/jean_todt.htm   (1024 words)

  
 italiaspeed.com
Jean Todt tackled the subject of Rubens Barrichello's rumoured departure from Ferrari during a press briefing after Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Todt explained that “we test about ten compounds every time (we test); there are a lot of compounds and constructions available and slowly but slowly we are able to target and to better identify what is the need to be competitive for the whole race.
Todt suggested that Ferrari were finally at a stage that they should have been at the beginning of the season.
www.italiaspeed.com /2005/motorsport/f1/13_hungary/todt.html   (1365 words)

  
 Shell and Ferrari - About the Team
Jean Todt was born on the 25 February 1946 in Pierrefort Cantal (France); he has a son, Nicolas.
In 2001, Jean Todt is nominated the General Director of Gestione Sportiva, assuming responsibility of all the sporting activity of the Ferrari Maserati Group.
Jean Todt works hard for humanitarian causes: since April 2003 he has been called to act as an Ambassador of the Republic of San Marino.
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 BBC SPORT | MOTORSPORT | Ferrari boss set for future talks
Todt, who joined the team in 1993 and has helped guide it back to the top in F1, will have the talks with company president Luca di Montezemolo and says he has yet to make up his mind.
Todt has been with Ferrari since July 1993 and oversaw the restructuring of the team in 1997, a move which many believe helped Michael Schumacher to claim the world title last season.
Todt admitted Ferrari would find it difficult to improve on their most successful season for 21 years when they won both the drivers' and constructors' titles.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/motorsport/1113678.stm   (413 words)

  
 Motorsport.com: News channel
Jean Todt explained that Ferrari was in favour of such measures as to date they were proving to be a positive step in terms of engine development.
Jean Todt explained that Ferrari felt that it was important to take this issue into account in the package of new measures for 2008.
Jean Todt said that Ferrari felt that this could be introduced in the future as long as the teams were given enough notice.
www.motorsport.com /news/article.asp?ID=176579&FS=F1   (2082 words)

  
 F1Galaxy >> Latest News >> Jean Todt: It will be a very tight championship
Jean Todt intimated that finally Ferrari had shown their speed after Michael Schumacher's narrow victory over Fernando Alonso in Sunday's San Marino Grand Prix at Imola.
Todt said that confirmation that Ferrari had a good car came at the first Grand Prix in Bahrain, even though Renault won that race and the two since.
Jean Todt admitted that he feared that they could lose the race in the second stint.
www.f1galaxy.com /news.php?id=3381   (829 words)

  
 theprancinghorse.co.uk - News - We were not asked about the chicane - Todt
After Sunday’s controversial United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis, Jean Todt clarified Ferrari’s position in the run-up to the situation which led to 14 Michelin runners peeling off into the pits at the end of the parade lap, taking no further part in the race.
Todt did say that Bernie Ecclestone had talked to him about “different proposals, including a chicane, but again, it’s a matter of the FIA, it’s not a matter of the commercial rights holder (Ecclestone’s position).
Todt explained that the teams had been warned about pushing the tyre situation to the limit.
www.theprancinghorse.co.uk /news/06_jun/2005/50.html   (767 words)

  
 Michael Schumacher wins 2004 - Business Standard Motoring   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Jean Todt was born in France in February 1946.
Jean Todt joined a messy, highly political F1 team still recovering from the loss of Enzo Ferrari.
Todt brought order into the team and turned the team around to look at the F1 title as the ultimate goal.
www.bsmotoring.com /2004/nov06_1.htm   (1137 words)

  
 CNNSI.com - Motor Sports - Formula One - Say it ain't so: Ferrari's Todt hints at retirement - Monday October ...
Posted: Monday October 23, 2000 10:48 AM Jean Todt: “Yes, this is the end of a challenge for me, or at least the completion of a project, and it is a very satisfying moment for me,."
Todt, 54, joined Ferrari in 1993 after a successful spell in charge of Peugeot's rally team.
Todt acknowledged recently that he felt his work, as the builder of the team, was virtually over, but that he still worked long hours keeping things progressing smoothly.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /motorsports/world/news/2000/10/23/todt_retirement_ru   (495 words)

  
 Jean Todt - TheBestLinks.com - France, Formula One, February 26, Ferrari, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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In an apparent bid to maintain Todt's loyalty, Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo announced in May 2004 that his responsibility within the company would presently increase.
Todt himself has made no comment on the subject.
www.thebestlinks.com /Jean_Todt.html   (400 words)

  
 The Hindu : Sport / Racing : Motor : FIA summons teams that withdrew from Sunday's race
Ferrari boss Jean Todt has expressed sympathy for the thousands of fans left disappointed after 14 drivers pulled out of the Grand Prix, but added that his team had nothing to do with the scandal.
Todt denied that Ferrari was consulted about the suggestion to include a chicane in the circuit to limit speeds near Turn 13.
Todt pointed out that in the first place, it had been an FIA decision.
www.hindu.com /2005/06/22/stories/2005062210242000.htm   (388 words)

  
 F1Galaxy >> Latest News >> Jean Todt: We need to be higher up on the grid
Todt went on to explain the complexities of the problem.
Todt said that the conclusion from the race was that “when the track is clear, we are quick.
Todt says that the possible change in qualifying rules for the next race, which will see drivers doing just one lap to establish the grid positions, could help.
www.f1galaxy.com /news.php?id=941   (796 words)

  
 TSN.ca - Print Story - Canada's Sports Leader   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
4/9/2004 10:49:11 AM Ferrari boss Jean Todt is reportedly being courted by the governing body of motorsport, FIA, for a top executive position.
According to F1 Racing magazine, Todt has been invited to join FIA as deputy president once his contract with Ferrari ends after at the end of 2006.
"Jean Todt is one of several people who would make an excellent FIA president, but as far as I know he is as happy as he is successful in his present position," current FIA president Max Mosley tells the magazine.
www.tsn.ca /tools/print_story.asp?id=79555   (202 words)

  
 WhoWon.com ... The Internet Source for Motorsports News and Information
TODT: As Michael said before, at the beginning of the season we had the first objective, which was Ferrari manufacturer world champion, and it seemed like Michael had better chances to be driver champion.
TODT: I mean, he had loss of pressure from the rear left tire and then he lost the car.
TODT: I will say at the moment our dominant position is due to different factors: Strong team, fantastic drivers, fantastic technical partners, and mainly I'm talking about Bridgestone, who is supplying us great tires.
www.whowon.com /sResults.asp?SanctionID=321&StoryID=74879   (2858 words)

  
 Jean Todt: 12 Years On || Ferrari 1 - Unofficial Ferrari F1 News and Views   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Jean Todt talks about the French GP weekend so far and celebrates his 12 years in Formula 1, in a very "Todt-like" way.
Todt believes that Ferrari can manage an excellent result in his home race at the Magny-Cours circuit.
Todt first took to the pit wall 12 years ago today at the French Grand Prix, his home race.
www.sportnetwork.net /main/s85/st76223.htm?fromrss=1   (410 words)

  
 Interview with Ferrari manager, Jean Todt
Jean Todt, manager of Ferrari, is celebrating his sixth year with the Italian team.
Todt: Exactly but the Big Two was Williams and Ferrari in '97 and in '98 and in '99 it's been McLaren and Ferrari, so in the last three years, only Ferrari has been consistent.
Todt: You know, if you have to deal with a problem, you have to be on hand to cope with it.
www.atlasf1.com /news/1999/1373.htm   (1073 words)

  
 Motorsport.com: News channel
Jean Todt: No, I didn't say it would favour, I said it would not be a disadvantage.
Jean Todt: You know, I can understand that it makes a headline, but it is not a problem for me. It is very, very little controversy, which makes you happy and I am happy for you, but honestly I don't care so much.
Q: Jean, sorry to take you back to the first question which was asked you about the relationship of your two drivers, but I think you have to understand that our editors see two drivers, one of whom says the other one almost killed him; that's an on-going story for all of us.
www.motorsport.com /news/article.asp?ID=186525&F=N   (2693 words)

  
 rpm.espn.com: Todt: Team orders not in play   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Ferrari sporting director Jean Todt has played down the significance of the bizarre finish at the United States Grand Prix on Sunday, and insisted that team orders were not implemented.
Todt said the Maranello-based team's tactics in Austria had been largely misunderstood.
They have since claimed both the drivers' and constructors' world championships, with Todt adding that the end to the Indianapolis race was a nice outcome from the team's point of view.
espn.go.com /rpm/f1/2002/0930/1439232.html   (493 words)

  
 Todt: 'See you in Monza' | F1.on.net | Formula 1 Online NEWS | F1, Formula 1
Ferrari's sporting director, Jean Todt, was understandably delighted to have completed the team's Championship season with victory in the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
Todt had many other reasons to be happy, even though Rubens Barrichello failed to make it a Ferrari one-two in the Drivers' World Championship.
If there was one worrying race this year, it was the Italian Grand Prix, days after the American tragedies, but Todt was swift to appreciate his team's understanding of that race.
www.f1.on.net /view.asp?id=2746   (525 words)

  
 Vasanth Dharmaraj's Blogs - Tuesday, 20 January 2004 - [my blog on dot net, java, eclipse, tablet pc, formula one, xbox ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Jean Todt has revealed that Ferrari’s 2004 challenger – to be launched on Monday - will be called the 655.
Jean Todt has revealed that the 2004 Ferrari F1 car will feature a surprising new design on the front wing.
Todt further added that he was surprised that Senna was interested as the team was not in a winning position as they are now.
www.vasanth.in /default.aspx?date=2004-01-20   (1392 words)

  
 Todt2
Jean Todt speaks appearance at Ferrari's annual International Press Ski Meeting in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy, Thursday, Jan 16, 2003.
Ferrari team manger Jean Todt sits by some monitors as the two new Ferrari F2003-GA's go out for practice for Sunday's Spanish F1 Grand Prix at the Montmelo circuit just outside of Barcelona, Friday May 2, 2003.
Rock star Ozzie Osbourne poses for a photograph with Ferrari sporting director Jean Todt prior to the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal Sunday, June 15, 2003.
www.homestead.com /formulakaz/Todt2.html   (250 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Ferrari looks forward to '06 in midst of disappointing '05   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Ferrari Formula One boss Jean Todt is already concentrating on next year's championship after writing off 2005 as a bad year.
Ferrari is just holding on to its third place in the constructors' championship with a total of 90 points compared to the 80 of fourth-place rival Toyota, which has closed in by picking up points in the last three races.
Todt wants to put Ferrari on a roll and end the season in Brazil, Japan and Shanghai on a high by securing third place before forgetting about 2005 and focusing on a comeback next year.
usatoday.com /sports/motor/formula1/2005-09-13-ferrari-future_x.htm?...   (587 words)

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