Unrest continues at Ferrari

As the season comes to an end and factories get ready to ramp up development, Ferrari continues to suffer from internal conflicts between team boss Maurizio Arrivabene and technical director Mattia Binotto.

The first hint of discord between the two came out in summer and although Arrivabene has denied such rumours, the Italian media is getting reports of the continued rivalry. Italy’s Corriere Della Sera recently reported that the problem is still ongoing at Maranello.

According to the correspondents Daniele Sparisci and Giorgio Terruzzi, “In the days after Abu Dhabi, Binotto asked for a meeting with his bosses to understand how to proceed,”

The technical director “has received offers from various teams, but he would like to stay to continue the unfinished mission.” they added.

Binotto is keen to complete the “unfinished mission” of bringing back the title to the Red Squad.

“To do so requires clarity, a protection of roles and serenity in the environment,” the correspondents added.

The sudden death of Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne last summer has left a big power vacuum and Scuderia is missing the strong hand that made all the decisions. The effects of the loss were seen in the team’s indecisiveness in several races post-summer break.

Marchionne’s successor John Elkann has been visiting Maranello often in the last few months to bring more stability to the team and to improve their confidence.

“He inherited the organisation of the team but has not touched anything in recent months while his public appearances were very rare,” the daily noted.

“But now he has been called on to restore serenity and strength.”

The Italian media and fans are hoping the rivalry does not impact the development of the next year’s car.