Montezemolo speaks again.

[Kingdom Hearts]

http://formula1.ferrari.com/news/mon...k-ferrari-fans

Better than the first time but I think is not neccessary, at least Alonso is not the only target this time.

[Hermann]

I respect Monte, but maybe he is getting too old for the job.

[Suzie]

Should be kept private IMO. But then I suppose he has to appear pro-active in front of his boss... Emilio Botin
Personally if I was a member of staff getting a public telling-off, I wouldn't find it inspiring or motivational whatsoever. Let's hope Ferrari's staff are different.

[Meiga]

Should be kept private IMO. But then I suppose he has to appear pro-active in front of his boss... Emilio Botin
Personally if I was a member of staff getting a public telling-off, I wouldn't find it inspiring or motivational whatsoever. Let's hope Ferrari's staff are different.

I have to agree with you, Suzie.

With all due respect to the Red team, their PR department seems to let them down in some rather significative occasions: Raikkonen's dismissal and the way it was handled comes to mind, and this is another good example.

Let me make this perfectly clear: I am not questioning the logic or convenience of their decisions (dismissing Raikkonen or rebuking Alonso), I am questioning their PR handling of it.

[Hermann]

I have to agree with you, Suzie.

With all due respect to the Red team, their PR department seems to let them down in some rather significative occasions: Raikkonen's dismissal and the way it was handled comes to mind, and this is another good example.

Let me make this perfectly clear: I am not questioning the logic or convenience of their decisions (dismissing Raikkonen or rebuking Alonso), I am questioning their PR handling of it.

Maybe they should hire RDs image coach, he did quite well in 2007

[Suzie]

I am questioning their PR handling of it.

Yep, he can say what he wants behind closed doors but this really does not present the team as united, it makes it appear like a mess, and if this was happening so publicly to another team I would be laughing my head off at their meltdown.

[roddick_andy]

He has to speak, thats a part of his job which is to keep people motivated, reading this has sent a positive signal in these dark times.

[Kingdom Hearts]

Yep, he can say what he wants behind closed doors but this really does not present the team as united, it makes it appear like a mess, and if this was happening so publicly to another team I would be laughing my head off at their meltdown.

I have the feeling that this stuff it has nothing to do with Alonso this or that, or the car being slow, it's all about Montezemolo himself, people is already saying that is Ferrari's fault for not giving Alonso the car he deserves, the next person in line to be criticized is Montezemolo himself, I doubt he will like that.

To be honest I don't care if Alonso said something, or the car is slow, or the wind tunnel, whatever, the worst thing the team has done by far, is making this statments, not only one but two times, is suicidal PR. Let's hope Alonso is not mad, because this is the second time Montezemolo criticize him in public, I bet he is not happy, and when Alonso is not happy........


This mess was so easy to fix, not it can't be fixed unless we win races.

[Suzie]

Let's hope Alonso is not mad, because this is the second time Montezemolo criticize him in public, I bet he is not happy, and when Alonso is not happy........

I completely agree. If you had to take this kind of behaviour from your boss and you knew you could get employed elsewhere, would you sit back and take it, or would you think 'Screw this, I'm off!'
I know it's not as simplistic as that as obviously there are unfulfilled ambitions for Alonso/Ferrari, but how much would you be willing to tolerate...

[Rob]

I have the feeling that this stuff it has nothing to do with Alonso this or that, or the car being slow, it's all about Montezemolo himself, people is already saying that is Ferrari's fault for not giving Alonso the car he deserves, the next person in line to be criticized is Montezemolo himself, I doubt he will like that.

To be honest I don't care if Alonso said something, or the car is slow, or the wind tunnel, whatever, the worst thing the team has done by far, is making this statments, not only one but two times, is suicidal PR. Let's hope Alonso is not mad, because this is the second time Montezemolo criticize him in public, I bet he is not happy, and when Alonso is not happy........


This mess was so easy to fix, not it can't be fixed unless we win races.

I cannt really see where Luca is criticize Fernando in the statement. He just states, he understands Fernandos comments, and agrees with him, as we have fell short past few seasons and starting to loose pace, which we were up there at the start of the year. He is also making the point that Ferrari comes first, win loose as team, and the team will resolve the problems and get back to where the team, Fernando&Felipe and us the fans want to be, on top.

Fernando will not leave, this will motivate and focus the whole team alot more. If Luca not happy everyone has to, got to react, and quick.

[Hornet]

He has to speak, thats a part of his job which is to keep people motivated, reading this has sent a positive signal in these dark times.

Luca have many meetings with his F1 team people, probably after every race. He can say what he wants to his team during these meeting.

The public however do not need to hear all of that. Especially if it's not something positive because it will only give the media more ammo to make crazy stories against Ferrari. Once we get to the next race, Stefano and the drivers are the ones who will have to face the media.

IMO, we should try to stay out of the media as much as possible, not give them more reason to write about us. There will be plenty to write about once we win. Until then, we should stay low and just keep working.

[Hermann]

Luca have many meetings with his F1 team people, probably after every race. He can say what he wants to his team during these meeting.

The public however do not need to hear all of that. Especially if it's not something positive because it will only give the media more ammo to make crazy stories against Ferrari. Once we get to the next race, Stefano and the drivers are the ones who will have to face the media.

IMO, we should try to stay out of the media as much as possible, not give them more reason to write about us. There will be plenty to write about once we win. Until then, we should stay low and just keep working.

Especially the drivers, and especially Fernando. Just wait what the press will come up with next race weekend. They are already sharpening their pencils.

[Rob]

Especially the drivers, and especially Fernando. Just wait what the press will come up with next race weekend. They are already sharpening their pencils.

Let them, makes us push harder and focus stronger.

[Alessandra]

Especially the drivers, and especially Fernando. Just wait what the press will come up with next race weekend. They are already sharpening their pencils.

You bet.

[Suzie]

Let them, makes us push harder and focus stronger.

You really don't think Luca opening his gob to the press, thus causing everyone to speculate and the media to go nuts, might not be a tiny bit counter-productive?
They all need to keep quiet and keep their heads down so they aren't bothered by all this at Spa.

[Nero Horse]

"Fernando has given a lot in these last years and I repeat, his disappointment, which came about mainly after Silverstone, where all of us expected to be more competitive, is understandable. But I didn’t like some attitudes, a few words, some outbursts. And I said so…I reminded everyone, including the drivers, that Ferrari comes before everything, the priority is the team."

THIS! ^^

Good interview Luca. Spoken like a true leader.

[REDARMYSOJA]

Reading that it seems clear to me there has been more going on than we know. Luca handled it in the manner he saw fit and since most of the WDC's Ferrari has won in the last 35 years and most of the WCC's as well have been under Luca, I have faith he knows what he is doing.

[Tony]

Reading that it seems clear to me there has been more going on than we know. Luca handled it in the manner he saw fit and since most of the WDC's Ferrari has won in the last 35 years and most of the WCC's as well have been under Luca, I have faith he knows what he is doing.

Well said!

[F2002]

Read the entire interview, it's not only about Alonso.

In a way, he is aligning his thoughts to the disappointment of the many tifosi around the world, recognising that some dramatic changes may be required to return to winning ways.

His assessment of the current state of F1, tyres and the role of aero is spot on, and his comments about the impact of the 2014 rule changes are very interesting.

Frankly, I feel that this is a good response from the president, elevating the organisation and the brand above each of its individuals, a characteristic unique to Ferrari after all.

[wisepie]

LdM has highlighted the main issues facing our team and drivers as well as those affecting F1 generally and it makes a lot of sense. In view of the handling of the LdM/Alonso press debacle, maybe he needed to make this statement to put everything into perspective, and I'm in favour of that, so well done Mr Montezemolo!

[Greig]

Seems like he is taking a potshot at both drivers but excusing Stefano to me, he should not really need to say this stuff in the media.

[justjesper]

I think he is doing what he can to get Ferrari in the media. Enjoy it :)

[sagi58]

... he should not really need to say this stuff in the media.

Totally agree!! Who knows, maybe he doesn't want to have to buy another TV set?

[Greig]

I think he is doing what he can to get Ferrari in the media. Enjoy it :)

Yeah cause the media never talk about us

[Hornet]

LdM has highlighted the main issues facing our team and drivers as well as those affecting F1 generally and it makes a lot of sense. In view of the handling of the LdM/Alonso press debacle, maybe he needed to make this statement to put everything into perspective, and I'm in favour of that, so well done Mr Montezemolo!

If Luca wanted to fix the debacle caused by the previous article, a good start would be to stop making negative remarks about the drivers in public. Not only did he repeats the same thing with Alonso, he also implied that Massa's not delivering, or perhaps warning him that he's future is at stake... all of this in public. I don't understand why he felt the need to keep doing this.

[Tifoso]

Seems like he is taking a potshot at both drivers but excusing Stefano to me, he should not really need to say this stuff in the media.

I am not trying to put words in your mouth, but for me this is it exactly. There is just no rational explanation for his comments.

Unless...

Unless he (LDM) has been quietly told by the Agnelli/Elkans that it is time for him to put up or shut up. I would imagine that there are many who could replace him. Andrea has done a stellar job at Juve, for example.

[theforce]

lol Luca has lost the plot...CONFIRMED.

[Giallo 550]

The whole thing is just plain ugly. Lets hope everything blows over.

[wisepie]

OK, maybe it was an unnecessary statement to make in public but it did attempt to clarify the position from his and management's point of view, I didn't get the impression he was particularly slating our drivers, just telling it like it is. I suppose it was trying to put an end to the media speculation and dubious headlines, and for that we should be grateful. Let's hope that things will calm down and we get to work on the real issue of sorting the car before Spa, and now that the team is on summer shut-down, maybe we can come back with renewed vigour!

[brembo man]

Diciamo che ha ragione lui. Ma Io penso Luca comminciato a bere troppo vino, e poi detto troppo. Questo mio augurio si preghiera Alonso vai capire !!