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The “Motor Valley Development Association” is a non-profit organization in the Emilia-Romagna region, involving museums, private collectors, race tracks, driving schools and event organizers from the automotive sector. In a live chat on the Motor Valley website, Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto spoke for the first time on Thursday about the separation between Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel. Main sentence of the 50-year-old Italian: “We have different goals in the short and long term.”
Of course, the Tifosi are still baffling, which ultimately led to the failure of the negotiations. Contract duration too short? The salary cut? Ferrari’s clear intention to completely trust Charles Leclerc?
Mattia Binotto says: “There was no specific reason that led to this decision. When we choose a path, it is always because we are convinced that we are doing the right thing. We have cycled with Sebastian, we are in the sixth year of our cooperation. I admire Sebastian as a person and a driver. I have the utmost respect for him.
“The world has changed in recent weeks, not only from an economic perspective, but also from a technical and sports point of view. We face challenges and obstacles. We are laying the foundation for the future. When we argue with Seb, we notice that we have uneven short and long-term goals. ”
Perhaps Binotto missed Heppenheimer’s unreserved dedication. Because Vettel’s words suggest resignation rather than a continuation of the sports career. “What has happened in the last few months has made many of us think about our priorities in life. You need imagination and a new approach to adapt to the changed situation. For my part, I will now take the time to reflect on what is really important to me in regards to my future. ”
In Votto’s successor, Carlos Sainz, Binotto says in the Motor Valley live chat: “Carlos is a terrific booster. He is very smart, young, but he already has five seasons of experience. He is a strong and reliable driver who scores regularly, and I think he is a great partner for Charles to continue growing and winning races. “
Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari
2015
19 races, 3 wins, 3 times the second, 7 times the third, 1 pole position, 1 best lap of the race – third in the world championship
2016
20 races, no win, 3 times second, 4 times third, no poles, 3 best laps – fourth in the World Cup
2017
20 races, 5 wins, 6 times the second, 2 times the third, 4 poles, 5 best laps – Second World Championship
2018
21 races, 5 wins, 4 times the second, 3 times the third, 5 poles, 3 best laps – Second World Championship
2019
21 races, 1 victory, 5 times second, 3 times third, 2 poles, 2 best laps – fifth in the World Cup
