Todt compares coronas victims to traffic deaths: "That can be very successful"

Jean Todt believes that current international efforts to minimise the number of coronavirus deaths show that with measures taken by a strong government it is also possible to significantly reduce the number of road deaths, the FIA President informs Racefans.net this week.

Todt emphasized that in 2020 an average of 3800 deaths per day will have been caused by a traffic accident. The Frenchman's goal with the FIA is to reduce the number of road deaths by half in ten years, in 2030. "One thing we have learned during this lockdown is that when Governments really look to apply rules then they can enjoy great success."

The 74-year-old top executive is aware of the timing of his statements. “Of course, I am not wanting to draw comparisons - road deaths have fallen in line with restrictions during this terrible crisis - but what is clear is that we have seen that, with the right prescriptions, things that didn’t seem possible can be achieved.”

Todt wants to create support

Todt also asks for the support of the FIA members, as he believes there should be broad support. “It is understandable, but it is also important to recognise that we must be part of the solution. All of the FIA member clubs can play a role in that and we must look to what can be achieved", concludes the former team boss of Ferrari.