Toyota also criticises Mosley`s actions

Toyota has urged the FIA to consider whether president Max Mosley has met with the `moral obligations` of his role in the wake of the revelations about his private life.

In a statement issued by the Japanese car manufacturer on Thursday, Toyota said that it did not approve of Mosley`s behaviour and suggested that he had acted in a manner that was not fitting of a man in his position.

“Toyota Motorsport does not approve of any behaviour which could be seen to damage Formula One`s image, in particular any behaviour which could be understood to be racist or anti-Semitic,” said the statement.

“Senior figures within any sport or business, including motorsport, must adhere to high standards of behaviour. When all the facts are known, it will be for the FIA to decide whether Mr Mosley has met the moral obligations which come with the position of FIA President.”

Toyota`s statement comes shortly after BMW and Mercedes-Benz issued their own comments, claiming that they viewed Mosley`s behaviour as `disgraceful`.

3.4.2008   ▪ Formula One    ▪ Mosley, Toyota    ▪ www.autosport.com