In summary: Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto is not worried The latest global Formula 1 fan poll showed that the Scuderia’s popularity has declined.
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Binotto not worried Ferrari’s popularity may wane
A poll of over 167,000 fans carried out in connection with Formula 1 showed that Ferrari has fallen from its usual position as by far the most popular team to third place. Ferrari took third place with 18% of the fans behind McLaren (29%) and Red Bull (19%).
When asked by RaceFans at the United States Grand Prix if he was concerned about developments, Binotto said he was confident the teams would remain as popular as ever.
“First, we focus on performance, that should be the priority,” said Binotto. “But I think popularity is also important.
“I heard about the results of the survey. I have to say that when I do my own poll today and look at the stands here in Austin, there are still a lot of red colors and I’m pretty sure that our popularity around the world is still very high. “
Domenicali pays tribute to Terzi
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali paid tribute to former Williams chief aerodynamicist Antonia Terzi, who died after a car accident earlier this week.
“I am deeply sad to hear that our friend Antonia was taken from us far too young,” said Domenicali. “She was an incredibly gifted and talented person who loved what she did and gave it 100%. My thoughts are with her family and friends at this very sad time. “
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