Binotto: Ferrari 'not alarmed' after engine problem
Ferrari is "not alarmed" even though it has failed to win either of the opening two races of 2019.
That is the view of the fabled Italian team's new boss Mattia Binotto.
In Australia, Ferrari was simply outclassed by Mercedes, but last weekend in Bahrain it was an engine problem that spoiled Charles Leclerc's cruise to victory.
Binotto said the problem will be "easily solved" for the future.
"We will need some time for the analysis of the engine at the factory, but we know that it is a problem limited to one element, in this case a cylinder," he is quoted by La Repubblica.
"What is certain is that we will not change the way we use the engine," added Binotto, allaying fears that Ferrari will need to 'turn down' the engine power from now on.
In fact, he said the repaired power unit will even be used on track in Friday practice in China in a fortnight.
Overall, then, Binotto said he is happy with Ferrari's current situation.
"What is certain from the weekend is that we were fast, even if that does not mean that this performance will be enough for the rest of the season," he said.
"We know we have a good package and we are working hard to develop it. We are disappointed with the outcome of the race but the mood is good, the season is long and there are many positives.
"So it was disappointing but we are not alarmed," Binotto added.
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Binotto is hiding the stress- it will be revealed if Ferrari does not bring home the goodies soon! Also ,he is doing 2 big jobs- greedy and controlling I think! Tale my advice Binotto Give one job up so you can focus on the other- the strategy!
I see, Binotto is hiding the stress, and Vettel, on the other hand, can't handle the stress. The curse of being Ferrari, I guess.
Have you heard back from him? Has he taken your advice?
Does anyone think Binotto reads comments posted on The F1 Fansite? Perhaps someone has put a curse on Ferrairi a while ago so they might need a to call on an expert in the matter to remove it! The team needs a real miracle next time in China to save them from embarrassment and I am sure that they know what needs to be done, otherwise it might be a battle between RedBull and Mercs.and Ferrari will be left behind which would be very unfortunate for the team, and another bad season might spell the end for Ferrari F1 racing.