Mosley, who began his career in motor racing as an amateur driver, was an outspoken president of the FIA, the sport’s governing body. He became FIA president in 1993 after serving in previous administrative roles in motor sport, including within Formula One. Bernie Ecclestone, former CEO of the Formula One group and Mosley’s former business partner, confirmed the news to BBC Sport. “He did a lot of good things not just for motorsport, also the [car] industry. Mosley was the youngest son of Oswald Mosley, former leader of the British Union of Fascists, and Diana Mitford.

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