Briatore says Ferrari team no longer excellent

[Kyss4k]

Briatore is a dirty player... And right now, we need those.

[RedPassion]

Briatore is a dirty player... And right now, we need those.

Yes he is!im really sorry for Stefano i always believed he was the right one and i always stood behind him, but im slowly recognising i was wrong.

[shamim179]

So another last chance for Stefano? How many chances will he get? I don't think any team principal has had this many chances before.

I think Brawn would be the better option but does he want to work again for us? And he might be lured to McLaren-Honda in some capacity or another. Maybe Ron is just setting things up for a handover to Brawn?

[Kyss4k]

Well, Briatore stepping up on Stefano's place would at least stopped all those "Alonso to McLaren" speculation.

[Hornet]

I would be very surprise if that's true, as Flavio have been out of the loop for some time now. Unlike say, Ross Brawn who oversaw the development of Merc's current power unit and car so he is up to date with the current landscape of the sport.

Probably just some random rumors created after the media saw Luca's reaction during the race, and now they are guessing Luca will be making drastic changes.

[shamim179]

Well, Briatore stepping up on Stefano's place would at least stopped all those "Alonso to McLaren" speculation.

Maybe I'm wrong here but it just seems that this is to prevent Alonso from leaving. These two have a good working relationship so an incentive to stay. I think Ferrari are terrified of how much bad publicity they'll get if Alonso leaves because of poor performance. I hope this isn't to keep Alonso happy but if it is then it's wrong.

[shamim179]

Sometimes these rumors surface for a reason which is to facilitate the contractual process of working individuals. It can raise the value of an individual, it make parties think that the individual has more options when they actually don't, etc. Very dirty game this is but that's just how it is.

[Greig]

So another last chance for Stefano? How many chances will he get? I don't think any team principal has had this many chances before.

Maybe it's a rumour and not actually true?

[abbottcostello]

Maybe it's a rumour and not actually true?

Awww, come on Greig, you KNOW we can't handle the truth! We can tell exactly what LDM is thinking from one still photograph & use that to predict what's in the cards for the rest of this season, 2015 & even well into the 2016 season. And what more convincing do we need than a twitter from somebody named pitlanetalk to confirm these things.

[Stormsearcher]

In all probablity this is not true. However, if there is any truth in it, i would prefer Brawn rather than Flavio to replace SD.

I think both are effective in their own ways, and no doubt will bring about changes (most likely positive).. but i prefer the brawn route rather than Flavios.

[Parabolica]

It would not surprise me.

Is it true? I don't know.

[Rosso Corsa]

pitlanetalk is not a credible source. It's just another weirdo on the internet.

[RedRebel40]

In all probablity this is not true. However, if there is any truth in it, i would prefer Brawn rather than Flavio to replace SD.

I think both are effective in their own ways, and no doubt will bring about changes (most likely positive).. but i prefer the brawn route rather than Flavios.

+1

[Nero Horse]

pitlanetalk is not a credible source. It's just another weirdo on the internet.

Are you sure about that? I'm not questioning your opinion, I'm just wondering how exactly do you know that? Have they given out false info in the past or what's the deal with them?

[Winter]

That hot head Briatore would be bad choice. And he has been out of the game too long for just to jump in suddenly anyway.

Why not Mercedes style, Keep Stephano and bring Ross to his side and give them both some fancy titles?

[REDARMYSOJA]

If they are indeed looking to make a change at the top I'd rather not see a retread, like Ross or Flav. Luca needs to think outside the box like he did when he hired Jean Todt.

[Alesi1]

If they are indeed looking to make a change at the top I'd rather not see a retread, like Ross or Flav. Luca needs to think outside the box like he did when he hired Jean Todt.

Don't agree. No need to test unknown quantity when you have quality like Ross who is already I'm sure a bit cheesed at the fact that paddy Lowe is basking in Ross's glory now. Since 2009 the 'merc' team have created 2 rocket ships under his leadership. What have we done in this time. Bring Ross back sort the traction issues and give us some idea of where we stand with the PU.

[Kingdom Hearts]

Briatore is a dirty player... And right now, we need those.

There is a lot of dirt in F1 and Ferrari had his fair share of dirt in the past.

[Senna4Ever]

If they are indeed looking to make a change at the top I'd rather not see a retread, like Ross or Flav. Luca needs to think outside the box like he did when he hired Jean Todt.

and at least announced revolutions never take place ... that's 100% percent proven concept ...

[anakin]

There is a lot of dirt in F1 and Ferrari had his fair share of dirt in the past.

Agree. Even think that every championship winning car is not 100% LEGAL.

[anakin]

They need to be clever beyond the rules. Not within the rules to be able to turn things around.

[zike]

Flavio is not good answer for situation at Ferarri

Luca wants an italian at the helm

[gjoko-mkd]

It is time for victories not for national tim. Beter for Ferari to bring some good and clever boss like Brown, rather than dirty like Briatore

[tifosi1993]

pitlanetalk is not a credible source. It's just another weirdo on the internet.

Yup. This pitlanetalk guy is even worse than Joseluisf1.

[gjoko-mkd]

Probably same guy with two different niknames

[windwaves]

Yes he is!im really sorry for Stefano i always believed he was the right one and i always stood behind him, but im slowly recognising i was wrong.

That is admirable.

[windwaves]

Guys, Briatore is not proposable for the many reasons mentioned in several posts here.

Consider that personally I am totally convinced that SD is the #1 reason of Ferrari going backwards since the dream team, nonetheless I would rather have his incompetence than a cheater, until we can find someone good.

Brawn would be a dream.

[ferrari4life]

we should make Ron Dennis an offer he can't refuse.. Bring him over man... The guy is king

[Tony]

we should make Ron Dennis an offer he can't refuse.. Bring him over man... The guy is king

He owns a considerable stake in McLaren though... so I can't see that happening.... but I wouldn't mind if Ferrari brought in someone like Briatore to act as a consultant....

[erikejw]

Don't agree. No need to test unknown quantity when you have quality like Ross who is already I'm sure a bit cheesed at the fact that paddy Lowe is basking in Ross's glory now. Since 2009 the 'merc' team have created 2 rocket ships under his leadership. What have we done in this time. Bring Ross back sort the traction issues and give us some idea of where we stand with the PU.

Yeah. 2009, new rules, Brawn GP dominantes.
2014, new rules. The Mercs dominantes. Brawn built both teams.
He knows what is needed and can take the tough decisions and be right mist of the time.