Marko Hanželic
Just a few days after said Mario Andrettito let Ferrari consider entering v IndyCar, Yippee Mattia binotto revealed that Maranello is seriously (more than just) toying with the idea of entering the highest class of American motorsport, which, of course, is still significantly lower level as Formula 1.
In an interview with SkySport Italy the first man of the Ferrari team confirmed that their main goal is to find championships that will meet the needs and commercial requirements of Ferrari, as part of the team’s staff will be budget constraints in F1 otherwise left without work.
"At Ferrari, we feel socially responsible to our employees," he said. he explained binotto, "So we want to ensure that there is a job for each of them in the future."
“So we started monitoring alternative programs and the fact is that we are interested in entering IndyCar, which is currently a very different category from Formula 1, but in 2022 it will face a significant regulatory change that brings hybrid powertrains. We also follow the world of endurance racing and other series. We will try to make the best possible choice among all this choice, " he said binotto.
There has been a lot of talk in recent weeks and months about reducing the budget of Formula 1 teams. Initially, the ceiling was set at $ 175 million, now the consensus is at 145 million, which will be an organizationally and structurally big challenge for Ferrari, the team boss also admits.
35 years ago, Ferrari after dispute between the FIA and Enzo Ferrari once already (lukewarm) preparing to perform in CART series. Now the chance of the Scuderia appearing on the ovals is even greater.
