Ferrari completely selfless: “have agreed for the benefit of Formula 1”

(Motorsport-Total.com) – Ferrari says the decision is the 2021 er regulations to be postponed by one year , probably to your own disadvantage is. But it was done for the benefit of Formula 1.

“If you look at the current foundation [des Fahrzeugs] and the insights from the test drives , we probably have no advantage with this choice, “team boss Mattia Binotto told Sky Italia. “It wasn't an easy decision, but it had to be made. It's a special time and it's a sign of reason for the future.”

The season 2021 will be with the vehicles of 2020 are disputed. It is still unclear, however, that groups can change over the coming winter. Finally, groups update their existing vehicles at regular intervals.

“The rules remain the same, but there will be opportunities for aerodynamic development. We we need to define that in the part. We’re currently talking to team representatives and the FIA ​​to understand how used to be freezes and used to be released for development. Competition is. “

After the coronavirus pandemic the Formula 1 calendar 2020 has thrown overboard and the Formula 1 groups suffered major financial losses in the season 2020 have to fear (among other things less price and sponsorship money), drastic measures were decided by the highest authority.

The current generation of vehicles will also drive 2021, which are new rules moved to 2022. For groups, this means that the 2020 he car does not do a good job , possibly losing two seasons, should there still be a season 2020 come. And the Ferrari SF 1000 looked anything but strong during the test drives.

Ferrari would not have competed in Melbourne

Binotto also confirms that the team would not have started the race after a McLaren- Team member in Melbourne positive for COVID – 19 tested been battle.

” Our space battle was absolutely clear. We would not have taken part in the race weekend if it had taken place to ensure the safety of our team members, “he says. “We already let Charles [Leclerc] and Seb [astian Vettel] know at night [auf Freitag] that they can fly home.”