Leo Turrini believes “Hamilton rejected Ferrari offer and you can understand why”. Hamilton rejected Ferrari offer.

In recent days, Italian journalist and Scuderia Ferrari insider Leo Turrini posted an invitation on his quotidiano.net blog for readers to ask him questions about anything related to the Maranello team. Questions to which the journalist, on the same platform, provided very interesting answers. From the situation of Carlos Sainz to his judgment on John Elkann, passing through rumors about Lewis Hamilton and a behind-the-scenes story about Jacques Villeneuve: we present a few of them.

From Carlos Sainz to John Elkann, including Lewis Hamilton and Jacques Villeneuve. Leo Turrini speaks

“A lot of drama is being made about Carlos Sainz,” Leo Turrini replies to an enthusiast who asks him for an opinion on the situation of the Spaniard within Ferrari. He then adds: “Carlos is rightfully ambitious. He doesn’t see himself inferior to Charles Leclerc. I would keep him. Of course, he’s not lacking offers, although not from top teams. At least not until now.” – the Italian journalist pointed out.

In recent weeks, it was thought that Lewis Hamilton could be the replacement for the Spaniard. “He was personally contacted by John Elkann,” Leo Turrini confirms. However, he also reports: “I understand that he politely replied with ‘no, thank you.’ And you can understand why (unfortunately).”

Asked to create a personal ranking of Ferrari presidents, the journalist has no doubts: “The best president in Ferrari after the Old Man is undoubtedly LCDM (Luca Cordero di Montezemolo). Then, with all his flaws, Sergio Marchionne. Tied at the bottom are Elkann and Fusaro.”

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Lastly, the behind-the-scenes story about Jacques Villeneuve: “He’s a friend of mine. He was a top driver. After Jerez, he threw it all away by focusing on BAR’s money. I believe he always hoped for a call from Maranello. Which never came.” – Leo Turrini concluded.