Binotto warns ‘no magic wand’ for 2022 success
Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto accepts there is no easy way to get back to the front of the field.
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Binotto’s rating out of 10 for both Ferrari drivers
The scores are in from the Ferrari boss, who is has been impressed with both drivers throughout the 2021 season.
Binotto targeting Ferrari victories in 2022
Ferrari are eyeing a return to winning ways next season, says team principal Mattia Binotto.
Ferrari ‘convinced’ Leclerc is their next World Champion
Charles Leclerc is the man on whom Ferrari are pinning their hopes to become their next World Champion, says Mattia Binotto.
Binotto: Ferrari SF21 barely developed in-season
Despite a marked improvement in performance of late, Mattia Binotto says Ferrari have hardly upgraded their car in 2021.
Ferrari duo ‘free to fight’ despite McLaren battle
Mattia Binotto says Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz remain "free to fight” each other on track because they respect what is acceptable.
Ricciardo cold on reverse grids despite Hamilton’s sprint surge
Reverse-grid races in F1 do not appeal to Daniel Ricciardo, who thinks they may produce undeserved winners.
Binotto plays down impact of Hamilton ‘rocket’ engine
Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto does not believe Mercedes' "rocket" engine was fully behind Lewis Hamilton's dominant pace in Brazil.
Binotto: ‘Wrong’ to call Ricciardo weak link in P3 fight
Daniel Ricciardo should not be blamed for McLaren having fallen behind Ferrari in the Constructors' standings, says Mattia Binotto.
Ferrari: Giovinazzi ‘entitled’ to a 2022 Formula 1 seat
Under-pressure Antonio Giovinazzi is "entitled" to a seat on the 2022 grid, says Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto.
Ferrari believe new PU has closed the gap, ‘not so dramatic’
Mattia Binotto thinks Ferrari have reduced their engine performance deficit to Mercedes with their upgraded power unit.
Binotto thinks ‘fatigue’ is affecting Ferrari
Mattia Binotto believes the gruelling nature of this Formula 1 season could be leading to mistakes creeping in at Ferrari.
Ferrari prioritising ‘brand new’ 2022 power unit
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has said the team's "brand new" power unit concept and design is almost complete, but they are looking to find extra power.
Ferrari ‘sure’ their Monza pain won’t be repeated
Ferrari are aware that, unfortunately for them, Monza is less than ideal for their car – but they are confident of faring better than last year.
Binotto discussed Mercedes engine ‘trick’ with Horner
Mattia Binotto has confirmed he and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner have spoken about the potential illegality of Mercedes' current power unit.
Binotto not making ‘big deal’ of Sainz’s struggles
Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto is keen not to overreact to Carlos Sainz's frustrating lack of pace at the Dutch Grand Prix.
€2.5m damage has Binotto questioning budget cap
With Ferrari racking up €2.5m worth of damage this year, Mattia Binotto is starting to feel such costs should be left out of the budget cap.
Binotto rooting for Max, ‘would bet’ on Hamilton
Mattia Binotto is siding with Max Verstappen in the World Championship battle – but would “bet on” an eighth title for Lewis Hamilton.
‘Dirty air’ pace is Ferrari’s next area of focus
Mattia Binotto thinks Ferrari may have resolved their tyre wear issues, but now need to work on their performance in ‘dirty air’.
Binotto wants review of sprint weekend Saturdays
Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto feels the Saturday morning action needs to be made more "relevant" on sprint qualifying weekends.
Binotto confident Ferrari can take P3
Mattia Binotto has no doubts Ferrari can take P3 in the standings ahead of McLaren if they work hard, and work as a team.
Ferrari put Mercedes woes down to ‘distraction’
Mattia Binotto thinks personnel matters behind the scenes could have caused Mercedes to take their eye off the ball this season.
Binotto: Ferrari flattered by back-to-back poles
Mattia Binotto is refusing to get carried away with Ferrari’s improvement despite Charles Leclerc having taken back-to-back pole positions.
Binotto sees Red Bull setting example to Ferrari
Mattia Binotto is looking to Red Bull as an example in his efforts to restore Ferrari to World Championship challengers.
Ferrari driver backtracks on Binotto sack rumour
Ferrari GT driver Josef Kral has engaged reverse after generating a rumour that Mattia Binotto was set to be fired.
Binotto calls on Ferrari to cut out ‘intolerable mistakes’
Mattia Binotto made erasing “setbacks and mistakes” the key theme of his message in part one of Ferrari’s launch for the 2021 season.
Ferrari face dilemma with 2022 ‘special focus’
Ferrari principal Mattia Binotto said any upgrades his team introduces in 2021 must "work immediately" due to the "special focus" on 2022.
Binotto: Schumacher could have ‘difficult’ year
Mattia Binotto expects Mick Schumacher to need a full year of Formula 1 under his belt before showing his true potential.
Binotto: Ferrari 2021 engine ‘not worst on grid’
From what he has seen so far, Mattia Binotto believes Ferrari’s new engine for 2021 “will not be the lowest in the field” – as was the case this year.
Binotto: Leclerc can become leader like Schumi
Mattia Binotto believes Charles Leclerc can replicate Michael Schumacher in becoming a “clear leader” of the Ferrari team.