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Montezemolo expects answers at Ferrari
ESPNF1 Staff
March 7, 2012
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Luca di Montezemolo: "I would like to understand why and above all understand how we can very quickly make the necessary changes." © Getty Images
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Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo wants to know why his team appeared to be off the pace during pre-season testing.
At the final test at the Circuit de Catalunya, Ferrari technical director Pat Fry said the team would struggle to fight for podiums without an improvement, adding: "I am disappointed by our performance level at the moment; I think we've got a lot of work to do." Fernando Alonso said he expected the team to "suffer" at the opening rounds, although he has since played down the problems the team faces.
"I hope that it is not true that we are going to suffer at the beginning, although Alonso is always very objective," Montezemolo told Gazzetta dello Sport at the Geneva motorshow. "I would like to understand why and above all understand how we can very quickly make the necessary changes."
He also took the opportunity to reiterate his gripes about Formula One's current emphasis on aerodynamics.
"I don't like this F1," Montezemolo added. "The aerodynamics count for 90% and only the KERS makes developments possible that can be used in the production of road cars."
F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone, meanwhile, is backing Ferrari to recover.
"I am convinced they will rise again soon and that a preliminary assessment can only be made after the first two or three [races]," he told Sky. "I similarly think that McLaren will fight for the title. They could be the real surprise and it is already clear from the tests that they are very competitive."
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Fire Domenicalli and Massa, hire a "Todt lik" guy, get a good driver (Nico... the world champion's son), and you'll see, they'll come back.
Posted byBring Michael Schumacher to drive again
Posted byFerrari had a bad car in 2009, Kimi made the most out of it. Ferrari should know that Kimi has a great fan following. Bring him back.
Posted byno championship = massa and domenicalli out, briatore will come back as well as kubica?
Posted byyep it was a silly move to bring in kimi that made michael retire clearly we will see alonso finish higher than the car is ment to massa will struggle and lose his drive i would think
Posted byOr Schumacher as a driver
Posted byWhinge Whinge Whinge always Whingeing always got something to complain about
Posted byI think Ferrari should spend a lot of time explaining themselves to Di Montezemolo. Once he understands, he will be able to to help in SO many ways. For example... ...Er... ...Help me out someone...
Posted byAerodynamics are for people that can't build engines... oh wait.
Posted byMaybe wait until the Melbourne weekend is over, before we start to blame someone?