Leo Turini on the new Ferrari color scheme

Leo Turini, a veteran of Italian racing journalism, is concerned that Ferrari traditions are being broken, but tries to dispel these thoughts from himself…

If Ferrari changes the livery of their cars during the race weekend in Miami, it wouldn’t shock me. This is the modern understanding of beauty, but also a reference to the 50th anniversary of John Surtees’ championship title.

However, if such approaches become a habit, my attitude (and level of rejection) towards them will change. This is an eternal theme: it is always crucial to find the right balance between business and tradition.

By the way, let me remind my nostalgic friends that the first person to put business at the forefront of Formula 1 was Bernie Ecclestone. Moreover, this happened long before the same thing started in football. Maybe someone has already forgotten. I would also like to remind you that Enzo Ferrari, with his visionary gift, never argued with Bernie. Although it happened that he argued to negotiate more favorable economic conditions for his team.

In general, everything happens for the first time, and regret for something lost is unnecessary. Am I the only one who remembers that there were no regular television broadcasts of races at all until 1976, and no one held a Grand Prix in a parking lot before the 1982 Las Vegas race?

Nowadays, Ferrari’s marketing successes are obvious: a multi-year contract with HP, the invitation of Lewis Hamilton, a new livery, etc. It’s just that there is less success on the track than we would like, although this affects us, and I too , most interesting.

Let’s move on to another topic: let’s talk about Andrea Kimi Antonelli. I hear rumors that he already has one foot in Formula 1, and his debut could already take place in Imola. But how the ‘boomerang effect’ also took place here.

Of course, I am ready with all my heart to support my compatriot, about whom I have heard for years only the most enthusiastic reviews from various reliable sources. Hopefully the time will come when he becomes the heir to the glory of Alberto Ascari, the last Italian world champion.

But I’m concerned about Kimi’s young age and should he be immediately put behind the wheel of a Williams, which is far from the best car? Is there a risk that the man will be disappointed? I hope Toto Wolff knows what he’s doing.