Mattia Binotto says end of 2021 formula 1 Season with a podium place in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was the best graduation for a year in which Scuderia Ferrari made great strides from start to finish.
Carlos Sainz Jr. secured his fourth podium of the year with a deficit Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton In the Yas Marina Circuit, with the result, Ferrari secured third place in the constructors’ championship before the McLaren F1 team.
Charles Leclerc may only finish tenth after a tricky floodlit race in Abu Dhabi, but Ferrari team principal Binotto says both drivers are up to the task of being Ferrari drivers and he believes he has the best driver pairing in the starting grid.
“We wanted to end this season with a smile and did it,” said Binotto. “Having Carlos on the podium was the best way to end a championship where we made significant progress compared to last year.
“We are aware that we are still very far behind the champions, but there is no denying that we have made a significant step forward over the course of the season. Third place in the Constructors’ Championship was thanks to the efforts of everyone on the team on the track and back in Maranello, who worked really hard with determination, humility and united.
“This team spirit and this will to improve together also applies to our drivers Carlos and Charles, who have shown with their performance and behavior that they are up to the task they set as Scuderia Ferrari drivers. They are the best pairing on the grid. “
Binotto says the team can now focus fully on the 2022 car, which will be the first Ferrari designed with the new aerodynamic regulations in mind, and hopes the team’s fans will be cheering a lot next year.
“Now we can concentrate 100% on developing the next year’s car if we want to give our fans around the world something to cheer about,” said Binotto. “In fact, we thank them for their unwavering support, even in the most difficult moments.
“Finally, I would like to thank our partners who continue to support us, first and foremost Philip Morris International, who have been with us for over forty years. Your support is always important and will continue to be in the future. “
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