Following the sensational dismissal of Mattia Binotto, the position of head of the Ferrari racing division remains vacant and Ferrari is looking for suitable candidates to take on this extremely difficult and responsible job. Various assumptions are put forward, but the edition of the Race in the following text on this subject writes that Gerhard Berger could be the ideal contender.
As a former racing driver who once played for Ferrari, and now a successful entrepreneur, he meets almost all the requirements that apply to the head of the Scuderia.
It is clear that a person who has spent 14 seasons in Formula 1 (including 6 in Ferrari) knows very well the peculiarities of this work. In addition, from 2006 to 2008 he had a 50% stake in Toro Rosso and he also has experience of managing a World Cup team. Berger has close ties to the FIA, because from 2012 to 2014. he worked in the federation and headed the committee for single-seater racing.
And in recent years, he generally led the entire racing series, holding the position of executive director of the German company ITR, the promoter of the DTM touring car championship. But yesterday we talked about the fact that ITR will cease to exist, and now the German national automobile club ADAC will handle all the affairs of this series. As a result, Berger is already released from previous obligations and can consider new proposals.
People who have experience working with Gerhard Berger assure that he is involved in any business with a passionate desire to succeed, knows how to lead a team, and in the world of motorsport enjoys a very high authority. Of course, Berger is perfectly capable of finding a common language with the press – journalists appreciate him both for his intelligence and for his special sense of humor.
Apparently Ferrari needs a tough leader with a lot of experience and knowledge, who knows how to achieve success and who understands well what it takes. The 63-year-old Austrian has all these qualities, but whether he is on the candidate list currently being considered by Ferrari’s top management is not known. It is possible that it has been recorded, but there is also no information yet on how Gerhard Berger compares to such a prospect.
Source: F1 News
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