AR3-GP wrote: ↑30 Mar 2023, 19:38
Oh come on, I think we are getting ahead of ourselves. Let's see what they make of this season before we start saying treasonous things like hoping Charles leaves. That would be devastating for Ferrari. It's best not to think it.
I've been a Tifosi for more than 20 years and I'm following F1 very closely since 2005. I know where this narrative is going.
Since the news Sanchez left, I knew they'd have a lot of trouble getting the car to the full potential. The problem isn't the car or the technical competency of the person who takes over Sanchez. The problem is quick decision making and getting things going in the right direction with every decision. Time is of essence and new person simply doesn't have the confidence to bring any decision fast. It's impossible, you have to take so many things into account and when you take over a department, no matter your experience, the small issues of no importance (like understanding the workflow of new position and all the extra work you didn't have so much contact with previously) simply take their toll. You lose time, you miss a few things, doubt creeps in a bit and things start to slow down and/or go sideways.
It was clear Binotto's departure will take a toll, but it wasn't clear just how toxic the influence of Vigna and Elkann is.