Company president John Elkann said years of hard work are paying off with a great start to the Formula One season.
Charles Leclerc won two of the first three races, finished second in the remaining race, and had a 34-point lead in the championship.
Ferrari, who last won the title in 2008 and failed to win a race in 2020 and 2021, also lead the constructors’ standings 39 points away from champion Mercedes.
“Two years ago we said we had to work hard to get back to competitive and the 2022 championship is off to a really rocky start,” Elkann said at Ferrari’s annual shareholder meeting. .
Ferrari fell to sixth overall in the 2020 season, their lowest ranking since 1980, but rose to third last year under principal Mattia Binotto and their new car looks both fast and believable. trust.
“Like all our tifosi [fans] around the world, I’m glad we’re competing at the highest level,” Elkann added.
“That said, we know the season is just getting started and in Formula One you’re always surrounded by fierce competition. We have to work tirelessly as a team to optimize. every aspect of his performance.
“That’s the spirit and approach that I look forward to seeing at Imola and as the season progresses.”
The next lap, lap 4/23, is Ferrari’s home ground at the Italian circuit named after company founder Enzo and his son Dino.
