Participation instead of veto: Why Ferrari voted for the new rules

Although Classic Ferrari for sale with the new regulations 2021 disagreed on all points, they will waive any veto. Instead, it did team from Maranello opted for cooperation with FIO and Formula 1to improve any potential disadvantages of the new policy. Mattia binotto, the head of the Ferrari team, took the vote WMSC pronounced for new rules. “Our opinion has not changed. Ever since we first said that we are not happy with some of the content of the new policy, we felt it was important to work with Formula 1 and the FIO to improve that content."

Ferrari's opinion on the new rules has not changed, but instead of using the veto, the Italians decided to cooperate with the FIO and Formula 1 and supported the new rules - Photo: Hasan Bratić

And these are, according to Binott v in recent weeks and months also did. “But now this late October has come and we had to decide and move on. I don't believe this is the final rules of the 2021 season, but it's definitely the beginning,”So Italian. It means: Ferrari otherwise does not support every point rules, however, is aware that sport needs to change. "We believe that discontinuity was urgently needed. We needed changes for greater sustainability and because of that, in the end we also voted for the rules."

Binotto emphasizes that they can solve the points that are a thorn in Ferrari's side together with the FIO and Formula 1 and get rules that will suit all teams - Photo: Hasan Bratić

Besides, it is Ferrari team boss pleased that Formula 1 has picked up on some topics the path of compromises, although they were firmly determined for their own basic concept. So, for example, they gave up many standardized parts, which bothered Ferrari the most. “Standardization is not always positive,”So Binotto. Initially, they were supposed to be standardized for cost reasons gearbox ali braking system, but those plans are already in the drawer. “This shows how positive the discussions and cooperation have been."

The head of the Ferrari team liked the most that the creators of the new rules did not stubbornly insist on their concepts, but took the path of compromise - Photo: Hasan Bratić

An important part was understandable as well distribution of money, where the Reds will have to give up a million or more. So far they are only with bonusi get more money than competitors, but that’s expected in the future more honestly. However binotto he has no comments. “We may get less money, but we're also cutting costs,”So the boss of Ferrari. Below the line you could get the same amount.

Binotto also emphasizes that the winner of the new rules must be sport in the first place, so that they will continue to put pressure, not for Ferrari, but for a better Formula 1 - Photo: Hasan Bratić

In the end, it is binotto still denied that he was supposed to top teams blocked the news, in order not to lose their advantages. The Italian believes much more in making top teams benefited from these innovations, as they have larger development resources and could also better start in a new era of Formula 1. "Later, I hope smaller teams could also make the leap forward.”Binotto further emphasizes that it must be the biggest winner of the new rules is definitely sport. Because that would be positive for all the teams. “Like Ferrari, we will continue to push, but not for Ferrari, but for Formula 1."         

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