[MKSixer]

The long rumored change has finally been announced. Arrivabene out, Binotti in as Ferrari Team Principle. Savage article by Will Buxton on the official F1 site. Here are a couple of excerpts:

"Despite Arrivabene’s initial public-facing moves being to play up to the fanbase and exude an aura of inclusion and friendliness, his first decisions, as observed by those of us who work inside the paddock, were completely at odds with the smiles and bravado. The walls, both physical and metaphorical, were quick to go up around the team. But far from creating a safe environment in which the once mighty outfit could rebuild, it appeared that what was being built was a system built on the fear of failure.

For some, Arrivabene was seen as little more than a Marchionne puppet and a man who simply did as he was ordered by a boss determined to obliterate the long shadow left by Luca di Montezemolo and establish his own legacy on the brand. Yet for others, the style of Arrivabene’s leadership was seen as being entirely of his own making. Those that had known him throughout his time with the team’s longest standing partner believed that what they were witnessing was the true side of the man, now emboldened by power and position."

Ouch.

Cheers-mk

[URBAN LEGEND]

Good. Vetted lost the title rather than Lewis won it. Vettel was so far ahead before the summer break and then the collapse.

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Good. Vetted lost the title rather than Lewis won it. Vettel was so far ahead before the summer break and then the collapse.

Not really...Lewis broke Vettel 2 years in a row. This year was especially bad since Ferrari had the faster car for much of the season. Even Luca di Montezemolo stated that Ferrari would have won had Lewis been driving. Everyone agrees that 2018 was the best season Lewis has ever had.

He destroyed Ferrari and Vettel...utterly crushed them.

Cheers-mk

[URBAN LEGEND]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

Not really...Lewis broke Vettel 2 years in a row. This year was especially bad since Ferrari had the faster car for much of the season. Even Luca di Montezemolo stated that Ferrari would have won had Lewis been driving. Everyone agrees that 2018 was the best season Lewis has ever had.

He destroyed Ferrari and Vettel...utterly crushed them.

Cheers-mk

Ok.

[dzvero]

He wasn't up to the challenge

[greasypeanut]

i saw this comment on jalopnik, it was so clever and fitting that ill put it here, its something along the lines of "a manager taking out a pitcher after 5 hitters reach base on 5 errors by the short stop"

[FC4]

Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Good. Vetted lost the title rather than Lewis won it. Vettel was so far ahead before the summer break and then the collapse.

Admittedly, I'm a casual F1 fan eager to get more into it. Curious to hear you expand on this.

[URBAN LEGEND]

Originally Posted by FC4

Admittedly, I'm a casual F1 fan eager to get more into it. Curious to hear you expand on this.

Ferrari were ahead by the summer break. Ferrari had faster car. Ferrari didn’t win the titles. Ferrari has a four time champion. That’s my take.

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Ferrari were ahead by the summer break. Ferrari had faster car. Ferrari didn’t win the titles. Ferrari has a four time champion. That’s my take.

All true. Yet they finished ahead of the 2nd Silver Arrow.

Lewis crushed Vettel in the 2nd half of the season. Germany was the beginning of the end and the deathblow was administered in Monza. It was well and truly over but for the possibility of massive mechanical failures.

In the wonderful autobiography of General Chuck Yeager he discusses the time he did a test flight of the Russian MiG 15. One of his compatriots said that it was a piece of junk and the F-86 would kill it all day. General Yeager said no, it's really up to the pilot because the performance is so similar. His colleague disagreed so they went up with the General flying the F-86 first and he got a simulated kill on the MiG. They then swapped aircraft and General Yeager killed the F-86.


It's the same case with Ferrari vs. Mercedes for 2018. The cars performed so closely that the operator is the difference and Lewis simply showed that his is the best driver of his generation and probably the GOAT.

[overcoil]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

Not really...Lewis broke Vettel 2 years in a row. This year was especially bad since Ferrari had the faster car for much of the season. Even Luca di Montezemolo stated that Ferrari would have won had Lewis been driving. Everyone agrees that 2018 was the best season Lewis has ever had.

He destroyed Ferrari and Vettel...utterly crushed them.

Cheers-mk

What are the rules on engine development during the season ? is there unlimited development allowed by the manufacturer or are things tampered down for the poorer teams.

[Techno 9000]

The rules limit development for all.

[uniqueMR]

Very good decision and Ferrari needs championship badly.

[alexbrown5a]

I just joined and there's a message saying i need to do "1 post reply" and wait 1 hour to have my membership upgraded and become a full fledged member. Does this reply qualify? Am i doing this right? LOL hopefully....

[URBAN LEGEND]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

All true. Yet they finished ahead of the 2nd Silver Arrow.

Lewis crushed Vettel in the 2nd half of the season. Germany was the beginning of the end and the deathblow was administered in Monza. It was well and truly over but for the possibility of massive mechanical failures.

In the wonderful autobiography of General Chuck Yeager he discusses the time he did a test flight of the Russian MiG 15. One of his compatriots said that it was a piece of junk and the F-86 would kill it all day. General Yeager said no, it's really up to the pilot because the performance is so similar. His colleague disagreed so they went up with the General flying the F-86 first and he got a simulated kill on the MiG. They then swapped aircraft and General Yeager killed the F-86.


It's the same case with Ferrari vs. Mercedes for 2018. The cars performed so closely that the operator is the difference and Lewis simply showed that his is the best driver of his generation and probably the GOAT.

No doubt Lewis dominated the second half and got the title. Great work by MB and Lewis. Will be at COTA again this year for F1/motogp and now IRL.

[3798j]

Certainly wish Binotto well. I prefer engineers running race teams...and speaking more on that, it's remarkable the similar appearance of Mattia Binotto to "the last total engineer", Mauro Forghieri, the team principle, head engineer, and car designer for Ferrari in the 60's & 70's.

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by ScottSinger

What are the rules on engine development during the season ? is there unlimited development allowed by the manufacturer or are things tampered down for the poorer teams.

Engine development is pretty open within the strictures of the rules. The real money is spent on aero as a result of it being a bit of a black art.

And, especially for the manufacturers, engine development is pretty easy to hide in larger operations.

[six_timer]

Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Good. Vetted lost the title rather than Lewis won it. Vettel was so far ahead before the summer break and then the collapse.

Originally Posted by MKSixer

Ferrari had the faster car for much of the season.

Ferrari never had the faster car, never. Even when they narrowly took pole, they clearly didn't have the race pace that Mercedes had. Vettel was ahead due to good luck for him, and bad luck for HAM. Eventually, the luck runs out, and Vettel was left throwing hail Marys. He knew that his only hope was to take chances. But it's like playing the card tables; in the long run, the house always wins.

I like how everyone craps all over Vettel, yet he's obliterated both RAI and BOT for 2 years straight. IMO, Vettel is among a small number of drivers (along with Alonso) that can consistently split the Mercs, and leave his teammate in the dust.

[a90]

You mean his teammate who still is the last Ferrari champion ?

[URBAN LEGEND]

Originally Posted by five_timer

Ferrari never had the faster car, never. Even when they narrowly took pole, they clearly didn't have the race pace that Mercedes had. Vettel was ahead due to good luck for him, and bad luck for HAM. Eventually, the luck runs out, and Vettel was left throwing hail Marys. He knew that his only hope was to take chances. But it's like playing the card tables; in the long run, the house always wins.

I like how everyone craps all over Vettel, yet he's obliterated both RAI and BOT for 2 years straight. IMO, Vettel is among a small number of drivers (along with Alonso) that can consistently split the Mercs, and leave his teammate in the dust.

Five timer wisdom right there folks.

[six_timer]

Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Five timer wisdom right there folks.

Thanks?

[madmax240]

This will be interesting. Arrivabene was exhausted by the end of last year. so a change in the team is likely a net positive. as long as the change to Binotto is not too disruptive. Leclerc joining will very likely put pressure on Vettel. I think it could go either way for Ferrari. IMHO, I think the odds on LH taking another WDC shortened a little.

Too many variables right now. who knows, Bottas could implode and never be in the right position to be the wingman. leaving LH exposed to 2 fast ferrari cars.

[NickyC]

It has to really hurt losing a job like that. I mean most occupations etc. at least have the opportunity for lateral movement if you quit/get fired, but where do you go after being the Team Principal at Ferrari?