Oct.15 (GMM) Max Mosley has dismissed Sir Jackie Stewart's call for him to retire as FIA president.

Triple world champion Stewart, who is considering legal action after Mosley recently described him as a "certified halfwit" for his vocal opposition to FIA's handling of the espionage affair, also called the decision to install a special steward in the McLaren pits this weekend "dangerous".

"Jackie Stewart's latest comments are as misconceived as those he made prior to the McLaren World Council hearing in September," Mosley said in an emailed response.

He added: "It is not the role of the FIA to court popularity by supporting one party or the other. It is the role of the FIA to ensure that the rules of the sport are respected and that fairness is applied consistently for all competitors."

Mosley even suggested that Stewart's continued outspokenness could be related to the release of his autobiography, entitled 'Winning is Not Enough'.

The Scot's latest comments were made at a signing for the book.

Mosley said: "The bandying of partisan and ill informed comments in the media may well result in increased book sales for his new autobiography but they can do little more than confirm my view that Jackie is in no position to provide useful observations upon issues of motor sport governance."