Former Ferrari boss Jean Todt has claimed he feels "perplexed" by being 'snubbed' by the F1 team since he stepped down from his role as FIA president.
After steering the Scuderia to become the dominant force in F1 as part of the Michael Schumacher era, Todt ran for the FIA presidency in 2009, succeeding the embattled Max Mosley.
He was twice re-elected, stepping down in December 2021, to be followed by incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Since his departure, however, Todt has maintained a relatively low profile.
As the Scuderia looks to try and get itself back to winning world championships, aided by the capture of Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes, the Frenchman has claimed the team now under Fred Vasseur's leadership has not reached out to him for advice or guidance.
"Since I left I have spoken to some members of the team, but since I left the FIA I have never had any contact again," he explained to La Repubblica.
"I must say that I was very perplexed given how much time I dedicated to this incredible company and how many results we achieved.
"When I arrived in 1993 there was a castle in ruins, the design area in England, an old and unusable wind tunnel at the headquarters.
"But little by little we built a jewel. Alone I would not have done anything, I was good at forming and maintaining a team for years, making it a dream team.
"The 14 championships won remain in the books. It was the most successful period in the history of Ferrari."
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