Ferrari Slammed for Mattia Binotto Exit, Leaving Weakest Link Exposed

Considered the most successful team in Formula 1, Scuderia Ferrari certainly has a big drawback off-late. Despite being high up the order and having ample experience, the team from Italy comes with the weakest link. The link that hindered them from competing against the likes of Red Bull or Mercedes in recent times, as Nico Rosberg exposes.

Ferrari finished their 2022 constructors’ championship in P2 while their drivers, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, finished in P2 and P5, respectively. As Ferrari once again failed against Red Bull this year and Mercedes earlier, the 2016 F1 Champion reveals what he thinks they lack primarily. Talking to Gazzetta Dello Sport, he stated, “I know that continuity is a value in Formula 1.”

Emphasizing the main team principal issue, the German further conveyed, “I know Mercedes and Red Bull haven’t changed most of the key people for ten years or more. And that’s what Ferrari lacks. That [of team principal] is one of the most difficult jobs in the world.”

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As Mattia Binotto exited from Ferrari already, finding his replacement will also be tough for the Maranello-based team, Rosberg feels. “It will be tough for Ferrari. Because it’s not like there are many people up to it, on the market,” said the former Mercedes man in a report published by Formula Passion. [Translated from Italian]

Who can replace Mattia Binotto despite that being the weakest link?

As per reports, Ferrari has already made up their mind on their upcoming team principal. It is believed current Alfa Romeo boss Frederic Vasseur is slated to take up the top job at Prancing Horse.

Even though nothing has been confirmed by any parties as yet. Vasseur is still the top man in the Swiss team and the announcements regarding Prancing Horse are expected to come out before the end of the year.

However, there were rumors surrounding Ross Brawn’s return to Ferrari. As the former Formula 1 managing director has already retired from the sport, that ruled out any possibility of a return.

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Mattia Binotto resigned from the top post after four bitter-sweet years. As compared to the first three years, the latest 2022 F1 season has been a massacre for the Italian stable under Binotto. Apart from reliability issues, the Prancing Horse also failed miserably due to strategic blunders. Can Ferrari redeem themselves under a new team principal?