Mark Webber believes Formula One will not forget the Max Mosley scandal even if F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone plans to welcome back the FIA president when he returns to the paddock for next weekend's Italian Grand Prix in Monza.
Ecclestone was among those who insisted Mosley should quit after his private life was exposed at the end of March by the News of the World.
The 68-year-old has since maintained a low profile, albeit winning a vote of confidence to remain in office, and being awarded damages after suing the Sunday tabloid for invasion of privacy.
Webber, who was a lone critic of Mosley among the F1 drivers, has no regrets with regard to his comments.
However, the Australian remarked: "People have short memories, as is always the case."
"It doesn't matter if you are Kate Moss or Max Mosley. That's what happens these days."
"That's the way people think. It's all over very quickly. People do move on."
"As we saw on the driver side, you look at Juan Pablo (Montoya) and (Jacques) Villeneuve a few years ago. They're gone for five minutes and they're forgotten."
"I appreciate Bernie has a point in a way. The best thing for the sport is that it is forgotten, but it is easier said than done."
Red Bull star Webber knows despite all the good Mosley has achieved for motor sport over the years, he will be remembered for all the wrong reasons.
"We read newspapers because it is full of bad news. No-one likes to read about good news," Webber added.
"We only remember things for negative and bad stuff. No-one wants to talk about anyone doing a great job. That just doesn't happen."
"If someone is doing a poor job then we love talking about that."