The name of Luca Cordero di Montezemolo is – and will remain – for ever linked to that of Ferrari.
The Italian manager joined the Maranello team in 1973, at the age of 26, as assistant to Enzo Ferrari and manager of the racing team, working for Ferrari until 1977. In 1991 he returned, this time as president, for a long experience with the prestigious Italian brand that ended in 2014, when he was replaced by Sergio Marchionne.
The memorable victories of the Niki Lauda period and the domination of Michael Schumacher took place under his guidance and therefore he is probably the best person to give Ferrari advice on how to rebuild its Formula 1 Racing Department following the departure of Mattia Binotto who for the last few years covered both role of team principal and that of technical director of the Scuderia.
But as has often happened in recent years, after saying goodbye to the Prancing Horse, Luca Cordero di Montezemolo chose the elegant path of silence, although on this occasion he allowed himself a joke about the current state of Italy’s most famous brand: “ I am very sorry and worried about the situation that has been created at Ferrari“, said the 75-year-old former Ferrari president adding: “But in moments like these, since I really love Ferrari very much, I prefer not to comment” – however, letting slip a thought – “except to say that unfortunately it seems to me that it is a company without a leader and without leadership“ – Luca Cordero di Montezemolo concluded.
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After the departure of Mattia Binotto, which was officially announced on Tuesday 29 November, the top management of Maranello also confirmed that the appointment of a new team principal will be postponed to the start of 2023.
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