FIA chief speaks out at last, says he will step down in 2009

So, what happened in the Mad World of Max Mosley over the weekend? Quite a lot, actually…

• Ex-Ferrari chief Jean Todt (pictured above with girlfriend Michelle Yeoh) publicly declared his support for Max. “If you are asking me if I’m happy with the actions of the president of the FIA since he’s been in office, I think he does a very good job,” said Todt, who has been mooted as a potential successor to Mosley. [ITV]

• Mosley gave an interview to the Telegraph, the first time he’s spoken out since the News of the World first ran the “Nazi Orgy” story more than three weeks ago. In it, Mosley admits that his wife is “not best pleased” with the news that her husband engaged in sexual activity with a bevy of hookers. You don’t say. He also said that he was going to stand down from the FIA in 2009 anyway, and that if he wins any damages from the Screws, he will donate the money to charity. [Pitpass]

Crouching Tiger actress is sexier than Green Cross Code man

Michelle Yeoh is a hot, famous actress. She’s kicked ass in movies such as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Bond romp Tomorrow Never Dies. This much we know. But we didn’t know, until now, that in her spare time she’s a road safety ambassador for the FIA – yes, the very same FIA headed by Herr Max Mosley. Here she is, pulling on a helmet (insert Mosley joke here) during a trip to Vietnam lat month to highlight the dangers of, er, crazy Vietnamese drivers.