Aston Martin has made a comeback on the F1 grid after six decades. However, her long-awaited return did not meet her expectations. The team had transmission issues during pre-season testing and appeared to have lost power compared to last season.
The team looks forward to changes that could help them return to their competitive selves. A recent report said Aston Martin will sign former Ferrari F1 team principal Marco Mattiacci, who replaced Stefano Domenicali in 2014.
(From left to right): Massimo Rivola (ITA) Ferrari Sporting Director; Fernando Alonso (ESP) Ferrari; Marco Mattiacci (ITA) Ferrari Team Principal; Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Ferrari and members of the Ferrari and Marussia F1 teams show their support for Jules Bianchi. 10/12/2014. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia, race day.
Mattiacci was only seven months at Ferrari and later joined the American electric car company Faraday Future. He has a longstanding relationship with Aston Martin boss Lawrence Stroll and will return to Formula One as an advisor to Aston Martin.
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Who is Marco Mattiacci?
The Italian has extensive experience in the automotive industry. He started his career at Jaguar and was later hired by Ferrari. His work and results led him to the top of management and he became the CEO of Prancing Horse in America.
He had a difficult start to his motorsport career. As a replacement for Domenicali, however, he made his way from the tram to Ferrari. During his seven month tenure, Maranello had a bad year. They finished fourth in the table and the two drivers at the time, Fernando Alonso and Kimi Räikkönen, were also behind.
Maurizio Arrivabene later replaced Mattiacci at Ferrari. Before leaving the team, however, he took care of including Sebastian Vettel in the Maranello outfit and replacing Alonso.
Formula 1 F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – March 27, 2021 Aston Martins Lance Stroll in action during practice REUTERS / Hamad I Mohammed
Another report says: “He [Marco Mattiacci] will assume the role of growth and development advisor to the Lawrence Stroll team. “
The Italian businessman has extensive experience in the automotive and motorsport industries. Aston Martin will hope that Mattiacci’s collaboration with his team will help them get to the top of the midfield this season.
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