The resignation of Mattia binotto in house Ferrari, just finished the 2022 season, have appeared inevitable, since the first rumors. There were those who judged this separation as the lesser evil, or even "the salvation" of the team given the strategic and managerial errors, while others judged this move as a defeat for the entire team, also considering that this it was the first year in which Ferrari returned to the top of the standings, registering a significant improvement over the past two seasons. All of this was possible with great work, which showed its first fruits this season and which would have given further answers in 2023. But now the fear is that of seeing a regression again, of having taken a step back to try to make two forward, risking.
Ferrari has "kicked out" its Team Principal in a more or less direct way after a season in which it brought home a second place in the constructors' championship. Who will be called to replace him he will therefore have to do better than that, better than the four victories of the season, because expectations are now much higher. The car and the drivers would be up to the championship, so we will no longer be satisfied with a handful of successes and good intentions.
So while we are looking for the replacement of Mattia Binotto, amidst rumors about super-performing engines perhaps also to dilute the climate that has been registered in Maranello for about a week, too Stefano domenicali, now President and Chief Executive Officer of F1, who held the difficult role of Team Principal at Ferrari, bringing the last constructors' title to Maranello in 2008, has spoken out on the Binotto issue.
Domenicali: "A second place is not enough for Ferrari"
Living and coexisting with the Ferrari involves sacrifices, duties, obligations and Stefano Domenicali knows what happened against Binotto, previously technical director promoted to Team Principal in 2019. Ferrari is an institution and as such it has certain mechanisms that often turn out to be the biggest limitation. "When you're second with Ferrari it's not enough – said Domenicali, speaking of the situation of Binotto a Sky Sports News during the presentation of F1 Arcade in London - I don't want to get into the dynamics of the team, I certainly want to wish him the best for his future.".
Mattia Binotto, like Domenicali did years ago, will be looking for a more or less distant future from the Maranello gate. As a technician he is a very precious and attractive resource also for the main competitors of the Reds. “I found myself in his same situation many years ago and I want to wish him to stay focused and believe in himself. Of course, on the other hand, I hope Ferrari finds the right solution, because they have made a great recovery from where they were two years ago."
According to Domenicali, Ferrari will also continue to fight for the world championship in 2023, hoping for a different ending from this season. "We need Ferrari to be competitive and to have a strong team, with strong drivers to fight against the others. so this is really what I wish for. Seeing Ferrari fighting with Red Bull and Mercedes is more than a dream, and I believe that it will be something that will happen. I'm sure there will be more teams fighting for first place, and more." he concluded.
Source statements: FormulaPasssion
