Luca di Montezemolo thinks Ferrari have to “reinvent” themselves to succeed in the F1 pinnacle once more – whereas remaining non-committal about Mattia Binotto’s future.
However the former Ferrari president believes if the Scuderia have been to hunt a brand new crew principal, they’d be higher off on the lookout for somebody from exterior Method 1.
Just lately having celebrated his seventy fifth birthday, Di Montezemolo was the figurehead at Maranello between 1991 and 2014 – so he oversaw some initially lean occasions for the Prancing Horse earlier than the Michael Schumacher-inspired golden period.
Having taken on Jean Todt as crew boss, Di Montezemolo has expertise of what and whom is required to achieve F1 – and his newest feedback are maybe influenced to a level by the actual fact the Frenchman was working at Peugeot, specializing in rallying and endurance racing, earlier than his transfer to Ferrari in 1993.
In an interview with L’Equipe, Di Montezemolo was requested about Binotto, whose place as crew principal has lately been the topic of hypothesis with Ferrari having thrown away a number of alternatives this season to extend their tally of 4 race wins and doubtlessly problem Purple Bull for the titles.
“Ought to the crew supervisor be modified? Who am I to say,” commented Di Montezemolo.
“Ferrari is just like the Italian flag, a nationwide monument. Earlier than I introduced Jean Todt to Maranello in 1993, I considered this selection for a very long time. There was an enormous circus within the media. If I used to be on the lookout for a brand new boss, I’d look exterior Method 1.
“Nevertheless, if we solely take a look at what Purple Bull Racing or Mercedes-Benz are doing, the issue won’t be solved. We’ve to reinvent ourselves, create a brand new dynamic.
“Ferrari have constructed an especially aggressive automotive. One individual alone doesn’t win World Championship titles. Method 1 is a crew sport.”
Whereas not ready to recommend Binotto ought to really feel beneath stress, Di Montezemolo did drop a touch that he feels the 52-year-old could not essentially be within the position he’s finest suited to.
“Mattia Binotto is clever sufficient to at all times defend his crew,” mentioned the Bologna-born govt, who was succeeded as Ferrari president by Sergio Marchionne in 2014.
“He catches the bullets for his folks. You need to perceive errors after which clear them up. Binotto is a wonderful technical director, however operating Ferrari’s racing division is totally different.”
John Elkann is the present president of Ferrari, with Benedetto Vigna the CEO, and Di Montezemolo was requested about their fashion being somewhat extra hands-off concerning the F1 crew than his was.
“Method 1 is one thing very particular. Simply being an excellent supervisor or advertising man, that doesn’t assure success within the premier class,” mentioned Di Montezemolo.
“You want ardour and dedication. You should be current day and night time. You need to be very political in your strategy to help your crew. You need to be robust and hold your squad collectively.”
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