Following a two-hour discussion this morning at the FIA headquarters in Paris, Mosley received 103 votes in his favour and only 55 against.

The 68-year-old son of British fascist leader Sir Oswald Mosley was allegedly caught on video paying for sex acts which also had Nazi connotations.

Mosley is said to be delighted with the result of the vote.

But some delegates were far from pleased. The German motoring organisation immediately expressed its anger.

A spokesman for ADAC said: “We view with regret and incredulity the FIA general assembly’s decision in Paris, confirming Max Mosley in office as FIA president.

“This is a reason for Europe’s largest automobile club to let its functions and co-operation in FIA working groups rest at world level.