Binotto: “I know I have the president’s endorsement. I don’t need to read it.”

president of Ferrari, John Elcangranted an interview to ‘Gazzetta dello Sport’, showing confidence and support for the team principal. Mattia Binottobut at the same time he stressed that the team was still “making too many mistakes” and urged improvement in all areas. and acknowledged the points the Scuderia must continue to hone. Ercanguarantee it Leclerc He was on pole position to win the world championship with Ferrari 2026, without putting Sainz in that position by not mentioning him. Binotto wanted to qualify these statements and made it clear that his two riders would have the same chances from the start at the next course.

“Ferrari has made a lot of development in recent years to contend for the title, but we need to improve our reliability and our race strategy. We are all working hard to close this gap by learning from our mistakes. It’s important to finish the season well,” he commented on the team’s progress this year, although not enough to beat Red Bull.

“We know we have the president’s support and we don’t have to read it in the newspapers. When he publicly voices his support, it’s more for the public than the team, We know how much they support us. We are in constant contact with Elcan,” he added of the president’s official message.

strategy and pilot

“You don’t have to reassure the drivers after a team mistake because they are part of the team. They are part of the race strategy and it is important that they remain involved in development.

A leader between two riders?

“That doesn’t mean[Ferrari puts the leader between the two drivers]. Charles[Leclerc]has been on average faster and more pole positions than Carlos this season. But the ambition of both drivers is to win the title and I think Carlos is a strong driver and he has shown that in the past and this year he scored a lot of points on Sunday and learned and he too As a team, it makes sense to give them equality at the beginning of the season, and choose who has more options to win if the need arises during the course.

The future of Mick Schumacher

“What is the future of Mick Schumacher at the Ferrari Drivers Academy?

Colton Herta and Super License

Hertha in F1 without super license? I think he has all the skills that are required for Formula 1, but I don’t think he can pull any more power to give him a super license.

Robert Schwartzman

Schwartzman? He’s a great driver and will do well in F1. It’s a pity that he doesn’t have a seat. “