Max Mosley claimed he was the "the victim of a disgusting conspiracy" as he began his battle to save his career over revelations of a sadomasochistic orgy with five prostitutes.
The 67-year-old head of world motorsport insisted the five-hour session with whips and chains was "harmless and completely legal".
Mosley (left) said: "Had I been caught driving excessively fast on a public road or over the alcohol limit I should have resigned the same day.
"Many people do things in their bedrooms or have personal habits which others find repugnant. But as long as they keep them private, nobody objects.
"The offence seems to be not what I did but the fact that it became public. I don't think any of this should affect my work on motoring safety, the environment or the sport."
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Jonathan Pearce
ALEC STEWART
THE MOLE