Todt F1 link with son?
The Frenchman admitted at the Nurburgring that the weekend was a good one if your surname is 'Todt' — a Ferrari won the grand prix, and Todt Jr's GP2 team 'ART' dominated the support category events.
Moreover, Michael Schumacher's F1 teammate, Felipe Massa – who is managed by Nicolas Todt – netted his first grand prix podium.
''I am very proud of my son,'' Jean Todt said, ''as it is clear that he only shares my name; he is really doing the job.''
However, speculation persists that the relationship could extend further, particularly as 'ART' is enjoying such success and already shares one high-profile sponsor with the F1 team.
''(Nicolas) does not have a relationship with Ferrari,'' father Todt said, ''not at all.
''Same sponsor? I never spoke to that sponsor, I never convinced them (to back both teams).''
Todt continued: ''I cannot help it if people think he maybe gets Ferrari telemetry, or that I stand behind him — most of the time he doesn't even listen to me.''
There is also an interesting link between Todt Jr's recent 'ART' drivers and formula one. Last year, now Williams rookie Nico Rosberg drove for the team, and now McLaren protégé Lewis Hamilton is looking impressive in GP2.
''Last year he didn't know he was training a driver (for F1),'' Todt mused, ''but this year he does.''