Luca di Montezemolo Returns to the Paddock
This weekend, former Ferrari president Luca Cordero di Montezemolo will attend a Formula 1 Grand Prix live for the first time in over ten years, as a guest of the royal family of Bahrain. Before heading to Manama, the Bologna-born manager chose the popular TG1 platform of Rai to once again talk about Ferrari after a long time.
The interview was undoubtedly interesting and full of content, as Luca di Montezemolo did not hold back his criticisms of the current team management, given the lack of world titles since 2007 for the drivers (with Kimi Raikkonen) and 2008 for the constructors.
A “Sad and Angry” Fan
These were the words of Luca Cordero di Montezemolo to Marco Franzelli: “Coming back is an emotion because ten years is a long time, and also because I hope to bring good luck to Ferrari, which really needs it right now. How do I feel as a fan? Sad because I see a team without a soul. Ferrari is passion, Ferrari is working day and night, Ferrari is never giving up. And I am also a little angry because I was hoping that at least this year we would see a truly competitive car from the start.”
Lewis Hamilton’s Arrival
Luca di Montezemolo then continued, talking about the seven-time Formula 1 world champion: “Hamilton is a great, he has been part of Formula 1 history. He knows he has one last chance, he came to Ferrari to win, to close his career at Ferrari. Adapting to a new way of working is difficult; the problem is having a car capable of aiming for the world championship. We need a winning car after so many years.” – the former Ferrari president pointed out in Bahrain.
He closed with thoughts on the world championship prospects: “If Ferrari had solved those balance and competitiveness problems in Bahrain, I would be more optimistic for the future. After the first three races today, I am less optimistic,” concluded the former president of the Prancing Horse with a bitter smile.
