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BARCELONA, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 28: Ferrari Team Principal Mattia Binotto looks on from the pitwall during Day Three of F1 Winter Testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on February 28, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Charles Coates/Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 28: Ferrari Team Principal Mattia Binotto looks on from the pitwall during Day Three of F1 Winter Testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on February 28, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Charles Coates/Getty Images)
What was supposed to be a phenomenal season for Scuderia Ferrari has turned out to be a disaster. The Italian team has gone down from being the championship leader to fighting for P2 in the WCC with Mercedes. Amid all this, rumors arose that their team principal Mattia Binotto might be sacked soon. And then Ferrari responded.
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After a long time, the team from Maranello managed to build a car that was worthy of a championship. However, they failed to live up to their expectations as Red Bull trumped over them and picked up both drivers as well as constructors’ championships. The management at Ferrari is unhappy about the whole scenario and there are possibilities that the Italian might have to leave his position.
In light of all this, Ferrari recently put out a statement that said, “In relation to speculation in certain media regarding Scuderia Ferrari Team Principal Mattia Binotto’s position, Ferrari states that these rumors are totally without foundation.”
Reliability issues and numerous wrong calls on strategies were the main issues that hindered the Reds from Italy from competing against Red Bull. As the season finale is approaching, Mercedes is right on their heels for the P2 spot in the championship.
Fans react as Mattia Binotto sacking rumor surfaced online
As the rumors of Binotto leaving his current position surfaced on the internet, fans took to Twitter to share their reactions. The fans argued if it is okay to sack the Ferrari team principal or if the management should give him further chances.
Given below are some of the reactions.
disappointed but not surprised https://t.co/6oR5YJX8nw
— ria (@forzaleclercs) November 15, 2022
Would not be a surprise. Management failure is costing Ferrari lots of points
— Harm (@HarmReitsma) November 15, 2022
I trust gazetta more than ferrari , this team is a circus and i am sure the whole team dont know the appointment but it is true
— Utkarsh007 (@Utkarsh00711) November 15, 2022
They probably haven't informed Binotto yet 😅
— Jason Hanifin (@JasonHanifin) November 15, 2022
So it's true…
— Benjamin de Rooij (@benjiderooij) November 15, 2022
Some fans supported Binotto and wanted him to lead the team forever.
I speak on behalf of all Formula 1 fans when I say we want a lifetime contract for Mattia Binotto https://t.co/KKViVOIO0S
— sylvi (@unhingedblues) November 15, 2022
Binotto out of Ferrari is stupid. Binotto out of Team Principal role and back into technical development is perfect, he built good cars in 2017-2019 https://t.co/c7xmJI4gQ9
— Dan Castell (@_Dan_Castell) November 15, 2022
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This is going to do nothing to shut this down. Tbh, they'd have probably been better off saying nothing… #F1 https://t.co/6hfOaKcOga
— Rob Myers (@RobLMyers) November 15, 2022
According to Formula Passion, Simone Resta is likely to return to Ferrari as their technical director. As the final race comes up in Abu Dhabi, Ferrari will need to keep the P2 spot. Otherwise, Binotto might have to say goodbye to his team, it is believed.
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Scuderia Ferrari, however, has already clarified their position on the rumors. Do you want Mattia Binotto to be replaced?
