Mosley was appoin♉ted FIA president in 1993, tak๊ing over from Jean-Marie Balestre.

He remained in office until 2009, overseeing several fundamental changes to the sport in terms of safety following the disastrous events of Imoꦉla 1994.

Mosley oversaw the introd♑uction of the H🎀ANS device, stricter crash tests - leading to a safer sport as a whole.

Prior to his FIA presidency, Mosley was a barrister and founder o🦋f March Engineering, a racing🌱 car constructor and F1 team. 

While Mosley wasn’t short of controversy in 🎶his personal life, he left a major mark on the sport 🌳and wider car industry.

He was heavily 💯involved in the decision to fine McLaren heavily in the Spy scandal in 2007, while his tenure as president came to an end when he took the News of the World to court after it printed allegations about his sex life.

Mosley decided not to 🌞stand for re-election in 2009, ultimately being replaced by former Ferrari boss Jean Todt, who is still the current FIA president.

Ex-F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone told BBC Sport: "It’s like los⛄ing family, like losing a brother, Max and I. He did a lot of good things not just for motorsport, also the [car] industry he was very good in making sure people built cars that were safe."

An F1 spokesperson told mahbx.com: “We are saddened to hear that Max Mosley former FIA President has pas༺sed away. A huge figure in the transition of Formula 1.⭕  

"Our though𒉰ts are with his family and friends at this sad time."

A family st🅰atement confi൲rmed that Mosley died on Sunday night after a battle with cancer. 

Deeply saddened by the passing of Max Mosley.He was a major figure in & motor sport. As President for 16 years, he strongly contributed to reinforcing safety on track & on the roaౠds. The entire FIA community pays tribute to him. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family

— Jean Todt (@JeanTodt)