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Mattia Binotto is to leave his position as Ferrari team principal at the end of the year.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/63758235
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/63758235
Ferrari has a long history of disposing of folk who, in its eyes, haven't measured up. At least Binotto returned the team to winning ways, but there were too many failures in both equipment and team management.
True. It's a shame, I liked him and his style. He was a great engineer and I remember some surprise when he got the gig as he was not perceived as a leader but he did a very good job and so nearly managed it. He would have been best paced in the old technical director type of role I believe. Leaving the team leadership to another person more skilled in the politics and machination elements of the role. Binotto did manage this pretty well but his strength was in understanding the technical aspects in which he had few to match him IMO.
As I understand it he met his targets but unfortunately he stuck by the Strategic Director who made a lot of mistakes that cost the a lot of points.True. It's a shame, I liked him and his style. He was a great engineer and I remember some surprise when he got the gig as he was not perceived as a leader but he did a very good job and so nearly managed it. He would have been best paced in the old technical director type of role I believe. Leaving the team leadership to another person more skilled in the politics and machination elements of the role. Binotto did manage this pretty well but his strength was in understanding the technical aspects in which he had few to match him IMO.
Interesting perspective: I was under the may be erroneous impression that he was Head of Engineering and responsible for the flawed pull or was it push rod suspension concept and indeed the engine designs which never produced the required power or reliability without the outlawed oil burning technology
and as a result challenged Arrivabene for the top position rather than be forced out?
Mattia Binotto is to leave his position as Ferrari team principal at the end of the year.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/63758235
Well, the end of last year based on the idea that this is the 2023 thread.
Well, the end of last year based on the idea that this is the 2023 thread.
Always remember Tambay's wicked sense of humour. When Senna was Renault-powered, he suggested that they might be team mates the following year. Senna nearly passed away on the spot - "B-but, you are French! You will get the best engines!"Patrick Tambay, former Ferrari race winner has died at the age of 73.
A better option would be reverse grids - like in Stock Car racing, where the championship leaders start at the back. It make for plenty of overtaking.