Jean Todt has unanimously been backed to be re-eclected as president of the FIA for a third and final term at the organisations’s headquarters in Paris.

Todt was first elected president back in 2009, taking over the role from predecessor Max Mosely, and will remain in the position until 2021.

Due to FIA rules, Todt cannot overrun more than three terms as president, the Frenchman found himself unopposed and was grateful for the show in support to be handed a final term in office.

“It is gratifying to have such universal support,” said Todt. “I would like to thank all of the member clubs of the FIA for their support.

“I see this as a validation of the direction the FIA has taken under my leadership, and as encouragement to continue the programme we have pursued over the past eight years.”

Before taking on FIA duties, Todt served as Ferrari’s team principal from 1993-2007, a tenure that proved to be the most successful period in Ferrari’s history – producing a total of seven constructors’ championships and six drivers’ championships.

The 71-year-old has been instrumental in the development of road safety and says part of his final term will consist of focusing on three areas: innovation, advocacy and the development of a strong network of mobility and sports clubs.

“Innovation is essential if the FIA is to continue to improve and take its rightful place in the world as the leader in mobility and motorsport development,” he added.

“To encourage this, we propose to establish an FIA Innovation Fund.

“Our clubs are the largest consumer organisations in their country and their 80-million road-user members make the FIA one of the largest global consumer bodies.”