Ferrari’s new chairman Sergio Marchionne has told his team to embrace change as the Scuderia goes through a restructure in the hope they can return to the front in Formula 1.
The team has ousted former chairman Luca di Montezemolo, replaced team principal Marco Mattiacci after just eight months with Maurizio Arrivabene, formerly of Phillip Morris.
As well as technical changes within the team, Sebastian Vettel has arrived to replace Fernando Alonso, amounting to huge changes at the Italian outfit ahead of the 2015 season.
Marchionne though has told his staff during a Christmas party not to fear change and to instead embrace it and have faith in the team’s new leadership.
“In this room, there are many very talented people,” he said. “I am here to get you working at your best and to give you the necessary resources, which when combined with your ability will put our fantastic driver pairing in a position to fight for the front row.
“That’s why I decided to bring in Maurizio Arrivabene, who will ensure that you and Ferrari will benefit from very efficient leadership.
“I have full confidence in Maurizio. He has known this world for a long time and has the ability to steer the Scuderia in what is a difficult period for it and for Formula 1 in general.
“Do not fear change, be proactive and have the courage to come up with ideas. I know you can do it and that’s what Ferrari needs.”
Arrivabene also spoke during the event and urged his team to first enjoy the Christmas break, but to come back fired up and ready to attack.
“I am very proud to work for this company, which is the best there is,” said Arrivabene. “A company is its people and in this case, they are special people.
“Now we are here to look forward to Christmas, but as from January, I want to see you not on the defensive but on the attack, because the aim is to get the Scuderia back where it should be.”
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