After 28 years of service, Mattia Binotto has finally resigned from Scuderia Ferrari. The Italian executive handed over his resignation after a challenging 2022 F1 season. However, reports say that he might make a comeback when Audi enters the sport in 2026. Fans reacted in Sebastian Vettel’s support as reports surfaced on the same.
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German car maker Audi are slated to enter F1 in 2026. As they will enter the sport, they will be needing a man to run the business, which Leo Turrini believes might be Binotto. As per the report published by Calciomercato, Turrini conveyed, “Binotto will soon be at the service of the competition, I know he is talking to Audi, who will enter F1 in 2026.” [Translated from Italian using Google]
However, fans are also of the opinion that Vettel should lead Audi from the front. The German who retired from the sport after the Abu Dhabi race has a strong chance to be back in the sport with the team from his own country. With reports suggesting Binotto is also in the talks, it’ll be interesting to see which way the German heavyweights go.
Fans react as they see Mattia Binotto potentially take the place of Sebastian Vettel at Audi
As soon as the reports surrounding Mattia Binotto and Audi surfaced on the internet, fans were quick to let their reactions know. The fans took to social media to share their take on Binotto, Audi, and Vettel.
Someone tell Binotto that we already reserved this team to someone else🙄 https://t.co/NPhzYTpSXN
— Jenny🎄 (@Jennifersaa5) November 30, 2022
Looks like seb to audi 2026 delusions are DEAD https://t.co/ubWLPOUfsh
— soph in her missing seb era (@vettelpretzel) November 30, 2022
Ayy..not Audi please. We want Seb there !! https://t.co/znkritc7CP
— Sha (@opterf1) November 30, 2022
NO HELLO WE WANT SEB NOT HIM https://t.co/YX5W4a9Vye
— lee (@sebbiestuff5) November 30, 2022
Damn, Seb to Audi dream is already dying https://t.co/hO65MPpXjH
— Dhruv | DankeSeb💙 (@dhruv05_) November 30, 2022
Vettel Binotto reunion in 2026?! https://t.co/xY6FIDLbfG
— Pasha (@Topspin_righty) November 30, 2022
Fans also shared that they would not like Binotto to be in the German team in 2026.
No not Audi please https://t.co/gZeWUjE4rw
— jenny5 (@jenny51559805) November 30, 2022
audi……plz NO🤦♀️🤦♀️ https://t.co/SK9GwLWOqn
— Whale (@Whale077911181) November 30, 2022
Audi would be idiots by taking him tbh 😅😅 Mattia was great in his time as a ferrari mechanic for engines etc. but he's just not good as a team boss in that sport. https://t.co/FcXS6VadPr
— Sören 🇲🇽🇩🇪 (@ScuderiaS34) November 30, 2022
fucks sake…audi nooo https://t.co/MLsM17xb9n
— camila 🐝 ⭐ (@islandlightss) November 30, 2022
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Audi look at me, this isn't you! https://t.co/TVbnUGZat0
— mags 😪 (@mmagyy_) November 30, 2022
However, when it comes to Scuderia Ferrari, they are yet to announce the replacement of Mattia Binotto. While they still have time on their hands, two names have come forward the most. One is Alfa Romeo’s boss, Frederic Vasseur, while the other name is retiring F1 managing director Ross Brawn. It’ll be interesting to see who takes the top place at the Italian stable.
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