Whitmarsh new FOTA chief

McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh has been confirmed as the new chairman of the Formula One Teams' Association.

The Briton replaces Ferrari boss president Luca di Montezemolo, whose one-year term came to a conclusion last month.

"All members placed on record their thanks to Luca di Montezemolo for his valuable leadership and remarkable contribution in the successful establishment of FOTA, as well as all the other key figures who contributed greatly to a successful first year," said FOTA in a statement.

"FOTA Teams now look forward to working with Martin Whitmarsh to continue the development of activities in the long-term interest of Formula One, in collaboration with all other stakeholders.

"Each member of the association, which now includes all Teams competing in Formula One, is entitled to appoint one representative within the Executive Committee and within each of the standing Working Groups. The different bodies work closely together in order to define FOTA's objectives and initiatives," the statement concluded.

Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali will fill the role of vice-chairman, while Red Bull's Christian Horner replaces Whitmarsh as chairman of the Sporting Regulations Working Group. Mercedes GP's Ross Brawn will remain Chairman of the Technical Regulations Working Group.

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