Flavio Briatore has recently returned to the F1 paddock in an official capacity and immediately took the opportunity to talk about Ferrari. Speaking to ‘La Politica nel Pallone’ by Emilio Mancuso on GR Parlamento, he touched on some key and current points in the world of Formula 1.
Ferrari struggled again in Austria, and it seems that Maranello’s mediocre period is now evident to everyone. Fred Vasseur tries to keep optimism high, but after the victory in Monaco, the team has shown quite a few problems.
The only positive note from the last three races is Carlos Sainz’s podium in Austria, after two DNFs in Canada and mediocre performances by both the Spaniard and Charles Leclerc in Spain. Silverstone will be the new test to evaluate just how much Ferrari is really in crisis.
Flavio Briatore’s comments on Lewis Hamilton’s arrival
In this regard, Flavio Briatore expressed a rather emblematic opinion. “This year, they had a good championship, they are among the protagonists, but they are not the absolute protagonist. Then, in the last few races, they lost a bit: now they are absolutely the fourth force. The other teams have developed more decisively compared to them.”
He then added, “They can still try to recover, and this would be good for everyone. Let’s not forget that a winning Ferrari is good for the entire world of F1, for its history and its following. It would also be an advantage for all the other teams.” – he pointed out.
Lewis Hamilton’s arrival could resolve this situation. “Yes, for me, drivers have great value, and someone like Hamilton is a great asset. However, for a driver to be strong, the presence of a good car is essential. Ferrari definitely needs this,” concluded the Italian entrepreneur.
Source: f1ingenerale
