Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto says he finds rumours about his and other senior personnel being at risk of losing their jobs “amusing”, insisting sacking people won’t solve Ferrari’s current performance woes.
Ferrari’s start to the 2020 Formula 1 season has been far from ideal with it often struggling to escape Q2 in qualifying, whilst its race pace is well behind that of its rivals.
The Italian team currently occupies fifth in the Constructors’ Standings with just 27 points after three rounds, compared to Mercedes’ 121 points tally.
Whilst Binotto says it will be necessary to look at the “organisation”, he suggest that doesn’t necessarily mean jobs are at risk.
“After three races, it’s clear that we are in worse shape than we expected and we need to react without delay,” said Binotto.
“The entire car project has to be revised, while taking into consideration the limits currently imposed by the regulations. I am well aware there is no magic wand in Formula 1, but we have to step up a gear to turn things around, both in the short and the long term.
“It might also be necessary to look at our organisation to improve and strengthen our working methods where the need is greatest. But first, as a team, we need to understand the dynamic that led to this situation.”
Binotto admits it will “take a while” for any changes to be felt, but he has confidence his staff will deliver.
“I have confidence in the people who work in the Gestione Sportiva: we have started out on a long process that should lead to another winning cycle. It will take a while, but the whole company understands and supports this vision.
“That’s why I find it amusing to read some stories that are doing the rounds: it’s not by sacking people that you make a car go faster…”
Discussion about this post