Ferrari, Mattia Binotto reveals the real failure

Ferrari team principal: “Not winning with Vettel was a failure”

Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto paying tribute to Sebastian Vettel allowed himself to make an important point: “Not winning a title with Vettel was a failure for the whole team,” explained the Maranello executive, who recalled how the German remained in the hearts of the entire Ferrari world despite the years without victories. Every single Ferrari fan loves Sebastian.”

A relationship of affection that has lasted despite the turbulent farewell in 2020, in the midst of a pandemic: “The announcement of his non-renewal was the most difficult task of my career.”

Ferrari to pay tribute to Vettel, on his farewell step in Formula 1, presented the four-time world champion with an engine hood dating back to his years in Maranello, with the number 5, signed by all team members.