Zoom The FIA trying to exert power beyond its intended remit

F1's governing body is reportedly not happy about the continuing commentating career of former driver Martin Brundle.

It is widely expected that the popular 49-year-old, who currently occupies the ITV commentary box, is set to switch over to the BBC from next year as the sport's broadcasting rights in Britain change hands.

But despite winning six Royal Television Society Awards for his role, Brundle is not popular among FIA figures.

The Briton revealed last year he has been the subject of the Paris body's complaints to ITV that his 'commentary is not up to standard.'

The World Motor Sport Council last year also cleared the path for the FIA to pursue Brundle for libel for a newspaper column he wrote suggesting the spy scandal was akin to a 'witch hunt'.

The British newspaper Daily Mail now reports that FIA delegate Alan Donnelly, who represents Max Mosley at Grand Prix, 'has been trying to dissuade BBC executives from employing Brundle'.

Martin Brundle contested nearly 160 Grand Prix for teams including Tyrrell, Williams, Benetton, McLaren and Jordan.

Source: GMM
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