The All-Motorsport Power Rankings: Week 41

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - MARCH 21:  Jean Todt, former Team Principal of Ferrari, is seen in the Ferrari garage during practice for the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix at the Sepang Circuit on March 21, 2008 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  (Photo by Paul Gilh

Welcome to a special Halloween edition of the Motorsport Power Rankings.

That very smug looking man in the picture is Jean Todt, the man who (by the letter of a very simple law) now runs all of motorsport. And the really scary thing is, well, look at the headphones he's wearing!

If that's a sign of what's to come in the next four years of F1 then that costume is more frightening than any kid under a bed sheet.

Away from the Ghost of F1 Past, more titles have been decided this week, with four (or one depending on how you want to argue) newly crowned champions in the rankings this week.

The All-Motorsport Power Rankings are a part-time feature on Midweek Motorsport on Radio Le Mans, every Wednesday at 8pm UK, 3pm Eastern (I think), 12pm Pacific, and on Itunes forever more.

15. David Stremme (NASCAR)

MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 25:  Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 NAPA Adaptive One Brakes Toyota, David Stremme, driver of the #12 Penske Dodge, and John Andretti, driver of the #34 A&W All American Hamburger Chevrolet, pass by Sam Hornish Jr., driver o

What’s better than taking out your teammate once?

Why, taking out your teammate twice of course.

Don’t let the door hit you on the way Stremme.

14. Fernando Alonso (F1)

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 16:  Fernando Alonso of Spain and Renault drives during practice for the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos Circuit on October 16, 2009 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.  (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

He’s looking for a "great result" in Abu Dhabi to say goodbye to Renault.

Romain Grosjean already has a spot to crash picked out.

13. Ross Brawn (F1)

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 18:  Brawn GP Team Principal Ross Brawn is seen on the gird before the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos Circuit on October 18, 2009 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.  (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Bernie Ecclestone believes Ross Brawn should be knighted.

You Maj,
Don’t knight him until we have a confirmed British GP. You do naff all else, make yourself useful.

12. Bernie Ecclestone (F1)

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 21:  Formula One commercial rights-holder Bernie Ecclestone leaves the F.I.A headquarters after attending the World Motor Sport Council hearing on September 21, 2009 in Paris, France. Renault will not contest the charges that Nel

Formula One doesn't need a British Grand Prix apparently.

It also doesn’t need medal systems, night races or a dozen races on character free tracks in the Far East no-one goes to. So there’s always hope.

11. Michael Schumacher (F1!)

PARIS - OCTOBER 23:  Michael Schumacher (L) and Michele Yeoh (R) leave the Westin Hotel after Jean Todt was elected president of Inernational Automobile Federation (FIA) on October 23, 2009 in Paris, France.  (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Micheal may be “running” F1 in Todt’s FIA.

If that's not a terrifying enough idea to make this a Halloween Special, I don't know what is.

10. Jenson Button (F1)

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 18:  Jenson Button of Great Britain and Brawn GP drives on his way clinching the F1 World Drivers Championship during the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos Circuit on October 18, 2009 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.  (Ph

How best to take the shine of your World Championship?

Get embroiled in a stupid sill season story.

9. Juan Pablo Montoya (NASCAR)

MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 23:  Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 23, 2009 in Martinsville, Virginia.  (Ph

Felix Sabates on “Taco-gate”.

“I didn't take it too seriously. He needs to get his geography corrected, because they don't have tacos in Columbia.”

I think that actually makes it worse.

NASCAR Martinsville Results

8. Denny Hamlin (NASCAR)

MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 25:  Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Freight Toyota, leads David Reutimann, driver of the #00 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, and Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TU

Oh dear!

Drivers are thanking Twitter now.

6. Casey Stoner (Moto GP)

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What do you mean it’s too soon to start previewing the 2010 season?

5. Jean Todt (Everywhere)

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I believe that, like a lot of short men, Todt has a Napoleon Complex.

If so, don’t expect a Russian Grand Prix anytime soon

4. Ben Spies (World Superbikes)

DONINGTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 28:  Ben Spies of the USA and Yamaha WSB celebrates winning race two of the Superbike World Championship at Donington Park, on June 28, 2009 in Donington, England.  (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

An
American Champion in international motorsport!

Someone tell Peter Windsor.

3. Jimmie Johnson (NASCAR)

MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 25:  Jimmie Johsnon drives the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 25, 2009 in Martinsville, Virginia.  (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images)

Even further ahead in the NASCAR standings now, and the only driver I actually hope USF1 are linked with.

2. Sebastien Loeb (WRC)

CARDIFF, WALES - OCTOBER 25:  Sebastien Loeb of France and Citroen Total after winning the World Rally Title of the WRC Wales Rally GB on October 25, 2009 in Wales.  (Photo by Massimo Bettiol/Getty Images)

WRC title No. 6 after winning Rally GB.

You see, the WRC had me almost thinking it was competitive for while there.

Rally GB results.

1. Valentino Rossi (Moto GP)

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - OCTOBER 25:  Fiat Yamaha Team rider Valentino Rossi of Italy celebrates after winning his ninth MotoGP World Championship title with his third place in the Malaysian MotoGP, which is round 16 of the MotoGP World Championship at th

Clinched his seventh Moto GP title in Malaysia.

Seven is one more than six, so naturally he’s number one.

I can do maths, me.

Malaysian Moto GP report and results.

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