Ferrari says a replacement will only be announced in early 2023.
Ferrari Formula 1 team boss Mattia Binotto will leave his role at the end of the year. The team is currently looking for a replacement, which is expected to close in the new year.
- Binotto bid farewell to Ferrari after 28 years
- There is no clear alternative decision
Binotto resigns as Ferrari F1 boss: What happened
Binotto was the leader of what appeared to be a Scuderia revival earlier this year, with Charles Leclerc fighting in the end. winner flees Max Verstappen to win the race early.
However, the disappointing second half of the season has left Ferrari over 200 points ahead of Red Bull Racing in the constructors’ championship standings – and just 39 points ahead of third-placed Mercedes-AMG, the team. only got one win. Ferrari’s season in particular was marred by a series of fatal strategic errors.
Binotto, who joined the Italian team in 1994, said: “It is with regret that I have decided to end my partnership with Ferrari.
“I left the company I loved, where I’ve been for 28 years, with the serenity that comes from the belief that I’ve worked hard to achieve my goals.
“I leave a united and growing team. I am sure that a strong team is ready to achieve the highest goals and I wish all the best for the future. I think it’s right. taking this step at this point, as difficult as this decision has been for me.
Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna said: “I would like to thank Mattia for his many great contributions over the past 28 years with Ferrari and especially for leading the team back to a competitive position over the past year. We are therefore in a strong position to renew our challenge, above all for our amazing fans around the world, to win the ultimate prize in motorsport. sport.”
Who will replace Binotto at Ferrari?
Earlier this year, it was rumored that Ferrari was looking to replace Binotto with Alfa Romeo Team Principal Fred Vasseur. However, the group quickly quashed those rumors.
Now, the team has announced that a replacement will only be announced in early 2023. “The process is underway to identify the new Scuderia Ferrari Team Leader and is expected to be finalized by the new year, ” an official statement said.
Binotto will keep the official position until December 2023, but he is leaving the team during a key development period for the 2023 car.
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