Mattia Binotto has shared his thoughts on Ferrari’s ongoing struggles in the 2025 Formula 1 season, admitting he still feels the pain of the team’s decline but emphasizing that his focus is now entirely on Audi’s ambitious F1 project. The former Ferrari team principal, who is now heading the Audi Formula 1 division, reflected on the Scuderia’s disappointing campaign and the emotional connection he still feels to Maranello.
A tough 2025 season for Ferrari
The 2025 Formula 1 season was expected to be a natural continuation of Ferrari’s strong 2024 campaign, when the team fought McLaren for the Constructors’ Championship until the final laps in Abu Dhabi. Instead, Ferrari has found itself in a secondary role this year, trailing well behind the Woking-based squad. With just five podiums so far, the Scuderia now faces the real possibility of finishing the championship as the fourth-best team — behind rivals whose second drivers have not matched the level of teammates Max Verstappen and George Russell.
Watching this decline from a distance is Mattia Binotto, who now leads Audi’s Formula 1 project. The German brand will officially enter the sport under its own name and colors next season. Despite his new responsibilities, the Italian engineer admitted that he still follows Ferrari closely and struggles to remain emotionally detached from its difficulties.
Mattia Binotto’s words
“I suffer just like the fans,” Mattia Binotto told Autosprint. “I also suffer for all the people who work in Maranello, who give their hearts every day, and it’s not easy to live with these results. I can say I’m sorry, but from a professional point of view, I’ve turned the page and now have ambitious goals to achieve.”
His current role at Audi requires full commitment and focus. The project is one of the most ambitious in modern Formula 1, aiming to fight for the world championship by 2030 after a necessary period of building and consolidation. For Audi, this represents a completely new challenge — one that will inevitably come with many difficulties, particularly in the early years as the team establishes itself in the sport.
While Mattia Binotto has left Ferrari behind, his words show that a part of him still belongs to Maranello. As Audi prepares its first steps in Formula 1, the Italian engineer carries with him the experience, lessons, and passion forged during his long career with the Prancing Horse.
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