Ferrari needs 'exceptional economical efforts' to recover

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Luca di Montezemolo has hinted he will increase Ferrari's budget in order to catch up with dominant Mercedes. The fabled Italian marque has struggled early this season, prompting the exit of team boss Stefano Domenicali.

But recent rumours suggest Ferrari is now prepared to 'break the bank' to woo F1's highest-paid engineer, Adrian Newey, to Maranello. Ferrari can afford him. The Financial Times reports that the company recorded "record revenues, profits and cash flow" last year, with net profit up to EUR 246 million.

Montezemolo is quoted by La Gazzetta dello Sport as saying that while the exclusivity of Ferrari road cars remains a priority, that is a challenge "given heavy investment and F1, which requires an exceptional effort economically to recover the gap to the opposition".

Spain's El Mundo Deportivo reports that one Ferrari recruit is to be the retired 68-year-old Jean-Jacques His, an engine expert best known for leading Renault's technical efforts during the French manufacturer's dominant era. (GMM)

[bonzo]

Wonder why they do not get Paolo Martinelli from Mazerrati. He was the engine designer in the glory years 1999-2004.

[Nero Horse]

Wonder why they do not get Paolo Martinelli from Mazerrati. He was the engine designer in the glory years 1999-2004.

I think Jean-Jacques His is even better than Martinelli when it comes to building turbo engines. Both men are undoubtedly brilliant in engine manufacturing but JJH probably has much more experience in the field of turbo engines than Martinelli does. If you read of all the great things JJH has done during his career and how much experience he has, then it becomes clear why Ferrari would want his help in improving the PU. I'm really glad we have him onboard.

[Kiwi Nick]

I think Jean-Jacques His is even better than Martinelli when it comes to building turbo engines. Both men are undoubtedly brilliant in engine manufacturing but JJH probably has much more experience in the field of turbo engines than Martinelli does. If you read of all the great things JJH has done during his career and how much experience he has, then it becomes clear why Ferrari would want his help in improving the PU. I'm really glad we have him onboard.

I absolutely agree that JJH is a great asset when it comes to the ICE and Turbo. But, something has to be done about the MGU-K/K and their control. Having said that, JJH is a big step in the right direction.

[Nero Horse]