May 13 (GMM) As well as honing special high-downforce bodywork packages, some teams are reportedly considering how to avoid Max Mosley when the embattled FIA president in Monaco later this month makes his first appearance since the sex scandal broke.

Britain's The Times newspaper - albeit in the same News International media stable as the now notorious News of the World tabloid - claims that team bosses do not want to be seen or photographed with Mosley, 68, at F1's marquee event on May 23-25.

"The same concerns are afflicting senior corporate executives representing companies sponsoring formula one teams," the newspaper added.

The Times said at least one unnamed team principal is considering "an informal scouting system" to warn its prominent managers of Mosley's presence, while another team source said "almost all ... teams (are) making preparations to avoid" the scandal-ridden chief in Monaco.

"Furtive conversations" on the issue of how to avoid Mosley took place on the verge of last weekend's Turkish grand prix, the same source added.

FIA director of communications - and clear Mosley ally - Richard Woods, however, confirmed in Istanbul that Mosley is determined to attend Monaco, where he has a home.