Michael Schumacher has added his voice to the growing chorus of those backing Jean Todt in the race for the FIA presidency.
Earlier this week, F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone gave the Frenchman his support, adding to that already expressed by outgoing FIA President Max Mosley.
Now seven-time World Champion Schumacher has joined the list of those believing Todt is the best man to lead the FIA forward.
"Jean's abilities are beyond question," said Schumacher, who won five of his World titles under the Frenchman's leadership.
"When he joined Ferrari in 1993 he recreated a team which at that time was not fulfilling its true potential.
"Typically, not only could Jean see that potential, but he made it a reality through leadership, loyalty, commitment and teamwork.
"These have been his defining characteristics whether at Peugeot or at Ferrari and I am sure when he successfully begins a new role as the next president of the FIA he will apply them in the same way, this time for the benefit of the whole sport.
"I can think of no one more capable and more committed to improving our sport than Jean Todt."
Schumacher, though, isn't the only former Champ who reckons Todt should get the job.
"I have known Jean for 30 years and I've always admired him. He has a remarkable interest and knowledge of every aspect of our sport," four-time World Champion Alain Prost told Autosport.
"He has a rare ability to create teams of people with great talent and he leads them by example.
"He works hard and expects the same from his team, he focuses on results and not politics and he always looks beyond the horizon and prepares for the future."
Meanwhile, Felipe Massa, who drove for Todt at Ferrari, feels the Frenchman will be "a remarkable FIA President," while former racer Gerhard Berger believes "there is no-one better to take over...from Max."
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