Jean Todt, the visible head of Ferrari between 1993 and 2007, has analyzed the evolution of the Scuderia throughout the current season. While he acknowledges Ferrari’s good work, he points to the tendency to repeat past mistakes.
Scuderia Ferrari is facing its most competitive season in years. In spite of everything, the effort of the Italian formation seems insufficient before the thrust of Red Bull. A somewhat complex situation in which there are reasons for hope, but which also draw some areas in which to improve urgently.
In fact, the general feeling is that Ferrari has not taken advantage of the potential of its car and of the project during a 2022 season in which it started with great force and in which it has deflated over the course of the Grand Prix. Feeling that has been enlarged for the massive mistakes that Ferrari has made at a strategic level or in the pits.
“Ferrari is doing well, but perhaps they don’t realize the very high level of competitiveness that Formula 1 has reached”
A feeling also shared by Jean Todthead of Scuderia Ferrari between 1993 and 2007. The former president of the FIA, during an event organized by the Gazzetta dello Sport, pointed out the good work of Ferrari, but also the need to apply some changes to avoid making mistakes From the past.
In fact, Jean Todt has had flattering words about her former team, highlighted the good work that Ferrari has done. However, the French coach has had no problem giving some advice -although not directly- to Mattia Binotto to prevent the current Ferrari from making some mistakes that have already weighed down the team in the past.
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words from experience
In this sense, Jean Todt considers that Ferrari has taken a great leap in quality, but still insufficient to aspire to the title. Without a doubt, an unequivocal sign that there is still some change to be made in the team: «A great car was built this season, which means that the equipment works. Yes indeed, something is still missingbecause to win you have to reach the top from all points of view».
«When you’re not on top, it’s important to understand where the error is coming from. If the same mistakes are often made, it means there is something to change. Ferrari has had the best car at some point in the year, but lost too many occasions due to different problems of strategy, reliability or in the Safety Cars », analyzed Jean Todt.
desire for success
almost like adviceAlthough he does not recognize it, Jean Todt explains that “these were episodes that together have a price and a reading, Ferrari must improve without taking anything for granted. I don’t want to give advice to Binotto, because it’s easy to talk without knowing the situation from the inside. Ferrari is doing well, but perhaps they don’t realize how high a level Formula 1 has reached.”
As is logical due to the affection he has for Ferrari, the former president of the FIA always wishes the best for the formation: «We would like Ferrari to win againsince a drivers’ title has been missing since 2007. The fans’ expectations are very high, but the goal is close. Maybe there will be another chance next year».
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