- Was involved in a sex scandal in 2008 when recorded engaging in sado-masochistic acts with five prostitutes. Withstanding heavy criticism and calls to stand down, Mosley held on to his position as FIA President. Later that year, Mosley won a High Court legal case for invasion of privacy against the tabloid newspaper responsible for the video recording.
- Was FIA President between 1993 and 2009; and was also the 'father' of Formula One's Concorde Agreement.
- Studied law and graduated but turned to motorsport. He raced in Formula 2 - with other Formula One drivers - but retired after he found out that he was not likely to become a world champion. Mosley set up his own F1 team - March Engineering between 1969 and 1977 - before he turned to motorsport politics.
- His childhood hero was Albert Einstein.
- Admires Muhammad Ali, because he stood behind things in which he believed in.
- In 2006 he was awarded France's highest decoration, the Legion d'Honneur, thanks to his services to motor-sport as President of its ruling body the FIA.
- Son of Diana Mosley (born Diana Freeman-Mitford) and Sir Oswald Mosley, leader of the BUF, the British Union of Fascists.
- Enjoys snowboarding.
- Retired from presidency of FIA in 2009.
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