Mattia Binotto He also has no place in Mercedes and his options to join the staff of an important team in Formula 1 are running out. Mercedes has been the last to close the door on him and has done so with a very clear message of Toto Wolff.
The Italian resigned as head of Ferrari after a season in which the performance of the team has clearly gone from more to less. From being the favorites to not being able to even stand up to the Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
Toto Wolff has been very clear about it. In the official F1 podcast he has ruled out his arrival: “I don’t see Mattia at Mercedes. There have been too much poison between him and me During the past two years. It wouldn’t be possible, but I can see it in other teams.”
“He is a man who knows Formula 1 very well and perhaps could find a good role on the gridiron in the future. There are many destinations that are attractive today,” explains the Austrian.
He assures that the pressure he has suffered has been savage: “It has become clear that he was under a tremendous pressure. If you are a Ferrari team manager, it is best to have a good contract for when you leave. His departure was inevitable, but he has endured more than he expected.”
Who should be Binotto’s replacement? Ferrari still hasn’t made it official. Toto is clear about what profile he must have: “Mattia’s replacement must be great Italian management talentwho has power in other industries and, at the same time, is intelligent to lead such a large team”.
“You have to control the sport, the regulations, the governing body, the commercial rights and the rivals. All these issues are in this cage of the paddock. The fact that you are a good race manager It does not guarantee that you will be as good in those aspects“, he commented.