SEPANG, Malaysia, March 24, 2008 (AFP) - Former Ferrari team boss Jean Todt has made clear he is still keen to help the team and remains motivated to bring success to the Italian outfit in his new role as a director and advisor.

The Frenchman added that he was also open to new possibilities and declined to rule out the idea that he may succeed Briton Max Mosley as president of motor racing´s ruling body, the International Motoring Federation (FIA).

Todt stepped down from his role as chief executive at Ferrari last week amid board changes that saw him switched to a less-demanding role.

"Since Wednesday last week, I am a member of the (Ferrari) board, and an official advisor to the president of the company Luca di Montezemolo," said Todt, during a visit to the Malaysian Grand Prix at the weekend.

"He is going to finish his role as president of Confindustria, so he will be able to come more often to Maranello. I will support him and the team for a determined period. "

He added that he remained fit and motivated to continue bringing success to the team.

As team chief he masterminded seven constructors championship wins and five drivers titles, all taken by German Michael Schumacher.

"I´m determined to be present between one and three years, which will allow me to keep half of my time, which has not happened in the past 25 years.

"I´ve been fortunate. I´ve never had to miss one day of working and will have half my time free and open a new professional and private chapter in my life. It is fantastic."

Asked about the FIA job, he said: "I´m still motivated. Max Mosley is a great president. I know he gets a lot of controversy but, for me, he has been outstanding for the sport and for the business. And he is a friend.

"He is one of the founders of our medical institute and he´s somebody I respect very much. He´s dedicated to the job and reliable. And it´s fortunate to the sport that he will stay on for many more years because he is still a young man."