Mattia Binotto: Season finale 2020 in January 2021 is possible

(Motorsport-Total.com) – Because due to the global coronavirus pandemic it is still unclear when the Formula 1 season 2020, considerations are increasing to make the racing year a so-called “super season”, which will only take place in January 2021 ends.

This idea had recently the former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone ins Game brought , and Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto is also considering this. “We have to show maximum flexibility as a team,” Binotto said in an interview with the Italian branch of the pay-TV provider 'Sky'.

“If we can achieve a more complete World Cup and the new season does not start before March, we would be very open to that, “continued the Ferrari team boss.

Short winter break would be feasible

After the groups had agreed with the FIA ​​that originally planned for 2021 Introduction of the new technical regulations to 2022 postponed and next year with the current cars this solution would be feasible to drive.

The first eight planned races of the Formula 1 season are currently 2020 canceled or postponed. There is still a season start on 14. Planned June in Canada , but whether this date can be held is currently more than questionable.

Formula 1 boss Sprint Carey had expressed hope this week , in the season 2020 until 18 racing . Binotto says that the groups do not want to put any obstacles in the way of running as many racing events as possible, according to Binotto.

Groups want to give Formula 1 all freedom

“We are in constant communication. Together with the other team bosses I realize how difficult self-discipline is, “he says. “Turned into the calendar, we give Carey and the FIA ​​all the freedom they need under the given circumstances.”

Specifically, Binotto addresses the possibility of To shorten events to two days , several races should take place on consecutive weekends. By bringing the otherwise mandatory summer break forward, the FIA ​​had already cleared the way for possible new appointments in August.

The current Ferrari factory closed . But Binotto is still in close contact with his drivers Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc, who are both doing well. “I speak to Seb and Charles like a flash every day. They are both at home and training as usual.”