Stefano Domenicali

Chris Dyer Takes the Fall for Ferrari’s Gaffe at Abu Dhabi

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As anyone who has worked in a business environment knows, in cases of public humiliation, or embarrassment, management loves to have a fall guy handy.  Ferrari is no exception to the rule.  Yesterday, the Scuderia announced that head of engineering Chris Dyer would be replaced in that role by ex-McLaren designer Pat Fry, the latter [...]

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Will Flavio Briatore Replace Stefano Domenicali at Ferrari?

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They say you can’t keep a good man down, but clearly this maxim could be expanded to include disgraced F1 team bosses, as well.  Flavio Briatore, who resigned from Renault last year in the wake of the Crashgate scandal has been seen frequenting the Ferrari headquarters in Maranello recently, and naturally certain observers have therefone [...]

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Massa Extends Ferrari Contract Through 2012

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Ferrari pilot Filipe Massa has ended speculation that he might be replaced by either Red Bull’s Mark Webber or Renault’s Robert Kubica by signing a two-year extension to his current deal. Massa’s new contract will see him continue with the Scuderia through the end of the 2012 season. Speculation that Massa might leave Ferrari had [...]

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Ferrari Launch the F10 at Maranello – Video

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Ferrari held the official launch of their 2010 Formula 1 car today, making them the first team to do so.  While Mercedes GP held their launch earlier in the week, the purpose of that ceremony was essentially to introduce the new Mercedes livery and the newly paired German drivers, Schumacher and Rosberg, to the racing [...]

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Yamaha Boss Is Afraid Ferrari Will Steal Rossi for F1

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Yamaha MotoGP team boss Davide Brivio is worried that nine-time MotoGP champ Valentino Rossi is about to be poached by the Ferrari Formula 1 team.  Rossi completed a three-day test at Jerez last week, setting respectable times.  He came within a shade of equaling Kimi Raikkonen’s lap record in a similar F2008 two years ago. [...]

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Stefano Domenicali Reveals Additional Points System Revision

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In a recent interview in La Stampa, Ferrari chief Stefano Domenicali revealed possible changes that might be discussed in the January meeting of the FIA Sporting Working Group (SWG).  When asked if the current limited time frame allowed for pre-season testing would be adaquate to prepare for the 2010 season, Domenicali said, “It has to [...]

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Alonso Drives a Ferrari at Maranello

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Fernando Alonso paid a visit to the Ferrari Formula 1 team headquarters in Maranello on Friday.  It was his first official visit in his capacity as a driver for the Scuderia.  He arrived at the factory at 8.00 am, and began his day by meeting with team principal Stefano Domenicali.  Alonso then met with Ferrari [...]

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Kimi Undecided on 2010

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Kimi Raikkonen has never been accused of wearing his heart on his sleeve, and his recent remarks, in the wake of his ouster from Ferrari in favor of Fernando Alonso, are certainly not out of character. As quoted in a recent piece in The Guardian, Raikkonen said, regarding his plans for for 2010 and beyond, [...]

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Alonso Inks Three-Year Ferrari Deal

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On the heels of months, if not years, of public speculation, Ferrari have finally confirmed the rumor that two-time world champ Ferando Alonso will be driving for the Scuderia beginning next season. According the Ferrari’s official press release, “Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro announces that it has reached an agreement with the driver Fernando Alonso. The agreement [...]

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Ferrari Still Vague About Kimi in 2010

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It has been rumored for months that Fernando Alonso would be wearing red coveralls next season, and that current Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen would be encouraged to explore his future in rally driving, in order to make room for the Spaniard. Judging by outward appearances, Raikkonen has suffered from a chronic loss of motivation since [...]

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