Bernie Ecclestone: Hold on one moment. Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene believes the rumours of his imminent departure were simply to "create instability" within the team. BE: In many ways. It can only be an upside. You have won so much - and now you want to move? BE: Well, their mum was strict with them and I was strict with them, and I think yes, they listened - and still do. This is Bernie and not ‘Mr Ecclestone’! Q: Might Toto Wolff and Christian Horner object? Don’t trust anyone completely - starting with yourself. Q: Not so long ago you said that Lewis Hamilton is the best champion for F1 racing. In these three categories can you tell me who impressed you most? [4][5], Arrivabene has also been an independent board member of Juventus F.C. Bernie has a great sense of humour, and he is very straight. BE: Yes, because there is a lot going for him. There is one thing that I really regret: I promised her many times when she was younger that I would pick her up from school, just once - and I never did. Charles Leclerc is back on pole position for a plum Ferrari seat in 2019. And it was a clever move from Ferrari to announce it when they did. I am asking the questions here - it’s my life’s dream to ask him questions! (laughs). Editor's Picks Brawn warns against knee-jerk reactions at Ferrari But I tried to explain to him that here you have one team that is struggling to maintain its level, and there you have another team that is going to improve. (laughs). BE: He shouldn’t swap jobs with me - he should join me! I have always been in that type of world. Q: Bernie, how often are you in contact with your daughters? No wonder that self-irony is one of his cornerstones. Former Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa have backed the Maranello team's new boss. Q: Maurizio, imagine Bernie is your fairy godmother and grants you one free wish: what would it be? What do you want to know about me? So he (pointing towards Arrivabene) understands the business. Q: Speaking of the new generation, Ferrari have moved on a generation since you took over and Sebastian (Vettel) joined. And I was also there at the first one! Like father Like Son! We did a film with him in the late ‘70s - Bobby Deerfield. Before, I used to race motorbikes. MA: Bernie, I want to get your opinion on another thing: there was a survey on the most popular driver, and guess what, it was Kimi Raikkonen. BE: For sure one concern was leaving a team he had won four world championships with. And that’s how we’ve communicated ever since - straight, with a pinch of humour and with our feet on the ground. BE: Mr Ferrari was the new generation back then. The only trouble was that he couldn’t speak English and I couldn’t speak Italian, so we always had somebody in between. (laughs). He was a good used car dealer! BE: I used to race at the same time as John Surtees. Let start with a singer... BE: I know him quite well. Singapore: Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene has said the “door at Maranello will always be open” for Michael Schumacher’s son Mick, should the German prospect follow in his father’s footsteps and progress to Formula One. Mattia Binotto replaced him as Team Principal in January 2019. And I always had the impression that Mr Ferrari also thought that about Colin. Q: Bernie, do you know when you last sat on a motorbike? The advice that I gave her? The current state of Formula One looks a lot like MasterChef to Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene. Former Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene has called on the Tifosi to support the Italian team.. The Italian, who last November became Ferrari`s third principal in the space of a year, has called for a rules revolution to make the sport more relevant to modern audiences. HE has joined head of Pirelli, Mario Isola, on the frontline in the country which has today recorded 24,114 Covid-19 deaths with 181,228 confirmed cases. Charles is calm, assured and mature beyond his years . A pretty long time ago. BE: I would love to see Kimi win races. Maurizio Arrivabene/Kimi Räikkönen (6) Maurizio Arrivabene/Sebastian Vettel (6) Daniel Ricciardo/Jean-Eric Vergne (4) Susie Wolff/Torger "Toto" Wolff (4) Felipe Massa/Rob Smedley (3) Fernando Alonso/Mark Webber (3) James Hunt/Niki Lauda (3) Include Additional Tags Fluff (25) Alternate Universe (16) Angst (14) Hurt/Comfort (12) [1][2], On 23 November 2014, Ferrari announced that Arrivabene had been appointed as its team principal, replacing Marco Mattiacci, who had himself only been in the position since April that year. Q: If the two of you could swap jobs for a while - the most powerful man in F1 racing and the most powerful F1 team principal - how would that look? He made his 2 million dollar fortune with Ferrari Formula One . And maybe Kimi is so popular because he is controversial in his own way. Throwing young talent into the heat of the battle at the very front of the Formula One grid is a bold move. In 1997, he joined Philip Morris International, rising to become Vice President of Marlboro Global Communication and Promotions in 2007, and Vice President of Consumer Channel Strategy and Event Marketing in 2011. (laughs). Maurizio Arrivabene on Ferrari’s founding father Q: If the two of you could swap jobs for a while - the most powerful man in F1 racing and the most powerful F1 team principal - how would that look? BE: Very often. (laughs), BE: I have the same wish as ‘fairy’ Maurizio. No limits? Q: How far would you have taken that used car dealership? So no real favourite…. The father … The current state of Formula One looks a lot like MasterChef to Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene. Maurizio Arrivabene says that he has apologised directly to Valtteri Bottas for comments made after the recent Italian Grand Prix. Maurizio Arrivabene has one mission. My dad was Mr Ecclestone and my dad is dead. This is entertainment - and a good part of entertainment is drama. Ferrari Formula One team principal Maurizio Arrivabene walks in the pit at the end of the first free practice session at the Monaco F1 Grand Prix May 21, 2015. I think now he is growing into another phase of his life - more open in many ways. Appleroth made a bold claim saying, “ It’s a notorious fact among the senior officers.” i mother(?) It can also be a pain when you realise that you cannot always put a smile on the faces of our fans. Regardless of the outcome of the current championship fight, Ferrari team boss Maurizio Arrivabene believes Sebastian Vettel will bring the title back to Maranello "sooner or later". Mattia Binotto is an Italian engineer and the current team principal of Scuderia Ferrari in F1/Formula One. Together with Ferrari’s Maurizio Arrivabene, Toto Wolff is pointed out as the funniest guy in Formula 1. By Brad Spurgeon. Q: Bernie you’ve sat in the hot seat for decades now, with dramas coming your way on almost a daily basis, while for you Maurizio it’s far newer territory. Others would have announced it on the race weekend - and it wouldn’t have given them half the attention that they got. BE: Anything. I don’t know how long I will be here, but what I learned back then has always served me well. Arrivabene was appointed team principal in November 2014, replacing Marco Mattiacci and was replaced by Mattia Binotto in January 2019. Beyond any question," the Ferrari chairman and chief executive said before the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya. jest celebryta znany w 2021 z Ferrari Formula One .Jego znak zodiaku to Ryby i … Part of the show is to create drama - and yes, Bernie is a magician in doing so. What would be your dream? A former Philip Morris executive, and bearing a striking resemblance to the 'Marlboro man', the 57-year-old Italian emerged from the chaos of last year's Ferrari to put the fabled team firmly back on track.. And he is quickly endearing himself to the sport. Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene says "the door at Maranello is always open" for Mick Schumacher but feels the decision remains with the Schumacher family Get F1 news in your inbox! How do you both cope with that? "The championship is still long and it takes patience," the Italian told Sky Italia at the Mille Miglia endurance race, where he is a board member. No doubt about that. Do you think Sebastian will win back the love of the fans now that he drives for Ferrari? Q: Was it a good decision from Ferrari to keep him for 2016? MA: I agree with Bernie. The car was ready, but intentionally Enzo was not giving them the car, just to raise their desire - that’s what I mean by marketing based on desire. since 2012. ... That passion for F1 cars came from Arrivabene's father, … MA: Enzo Ferrari also created a modern way of marketing based on desire. Sep 12, 13:20 Charles Leclerc back on pole for 2019 Ferrari seat People love Ferrari. Q: Maurizio, did you know that Sebastian called Bernie for advice before he signed his contract with Ferrari? All the bike riders are characters - like the drivers we used to have in Formula One. MA: Now it’s my turn again to ask Bernie a question! This appointment was part of a team rejuvenation process by Marchionne who deposed the ex long-time Ferrari Chairman, Luca di Montezemolo. Arrivabene was appointed team principal in November 2014, replacing Marco Mattiacci and was replaced by Mattia Binotto in January 2019. Maurizio Arrivabene “During these years, Kimi’s contribution to the team, both as a driver and on account of his human qualities, has been fundamental,” he said. Not someone who is overly charming or talkative... BE: ...maybe because Lewis (Hamilton) is going a bit over the top now. BE: Yes. [1], "Why Ferrari F1 team dropped Marco Mattiacci for Maurizio Arrivabene", "Ferrari replace team boss Maurizio Arrivabene with Mattia Binotto", "Ferrari replace team principal Maurizio Arrivabene after poor season", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Maurizio_Arrivabene&oldid=1006352392, Articles with unsourced statements from February 2020, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 12 February 2021, at 12:25. Q: Bernie, can you reveal what Sebastian’s biggest concerns were when he consulted you? What was your favourite machine? BE: Ha, no. We celebrated our 900th Grand Prix in Belgium... BE: …and that’s incredible. Take for example the iPhone: she says, ‘You keep the phone only for your emails’ - but that’s because I can use that part... BE: So you want to make people believe that you can use it, but you can’t - like me! (laughs), Free and simple registration required to view this content, © 2003-2021 Formula One World Championship Limited. It still makes me a bit sad. (laughs) You have daughters: in your opinion what is the most important advice you gave your daughters? MA: You just mentioned your crush on motorbikes. By Alan Baldwin BARCELONA (Reuters) - Ferrari boss Sergio Marchionne dismissed speculation about Formula One team principal Maurizio Arrivabene's future on Sunday and assured reporters that the Italian had his full support. BE: Well, I am doing what I do because I have always been in [car] racing. My ex-boss John Hogan took me to him saying, ‘You will spend your career in F1 so it is better that you get to know him right away,’ and he gave me one piece of advice: always be honest and straight with him, and don’t try to lie or sneak around because then you are ‘dead’! I would probably have also asked for a Ferrari car dealership - which they probably would not have given me. What advice did you give your daughter - am I right she is 24 years old? In his heyday he was sensational. On 7-3-1957 Maurizio Arrivabene (nickname: Maurizio ) was born in Brescia, Italy. MA: I also witness this in his communication with the team. Q: Bernie, what’s your guess: will Vettel win another title? And later - if I hadn’t bought Brabham and gone from there - I probably would still be a used car dealer. Syn father (?) MA: Who was your all-time favourite motorbike racer? Maurizio Arrivabene (born in Brescia on 7 March 1957[1]) is a former team principal of the Scuderia Ferrari Formula One team. Maurizio Arrivabene impressed by Charles Leclerc’s maturity. Bernie, you have met so many actors, singers, politicians. I never very much cared for the technical side, but seeing how he was doing things, that was pretty educational. Q: Maurizio, is there anything that you have always wanted to ask Mr Ecclestone? And one thing I have learned from my daughter: always only do the things that you can do. Instead of saying, ‘If I were you I would do this or that,’ he let me watch - and that showed me that he was an extremely clever guy in how he handled things. Ferrari chief Arrivabene has since praised the Formula One veteran, insisting he will always be part of the team’s history. Ferrari boss hails Kimi Raikkonen's return. Furthermore, Binotto is determined to put more work in the upcoming seasons as they did in the Bahrain Grand Prix on the starting race of the 2021 season. Ferrari had to oust Maurizio Arrivabene to ensure that Mattia Binotto stays with the great Maranello team. Not easy. He was widely known as "il Commendatore" or "il Drake". In what way? In Maranello there are stories of people who had to wait for days to pick up their own car. That's maybe the father who's dreaming more. It is fantastic to race for Ferrari, but it also means so much more attention. BE: Let me think… Al Pacino. I don’t know how Bernie sees this, but somehow Ferrari is Formula One. The Italian, who last November became Ferrari’s third team boss in the space of a year, has called for a rules revolution to make the sport more relevant to modern audiences. (laughs) You see if everything is flat, people will lose interest. The current state of Formula One looks a lot like MasterChef to Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene. If so, when? In the season after Arrivabene was ousted and replaced by Mattia Binotto, Mercedes has completed five consecutive 1-2 victories so far in 2019. Q: Bernie, you have frequently said that Enzo Ferrari was a kind of inspiration for you. MA: We hear so many things about these new kinds of entrepreneurs - starting huge businesses in a garage like, for example, Steve Jobs. MA: Stop, stop. If I think back I could probably say that I looked up to Enzo Ferrari and to Colin Chapman. Lotus-Mercedes F1 Team tried to had fun with Scuderia Ferrari F1 Team principal Maurizio Arrivabene. He is a proper racer. Maurizio Arrivabene: Not just Valtteri Bottas on Ferrari's short list Ferrari's well publicized stance on Kimi Raikkonen's future - with the Scuderia' s will to exercise the option on the Finn's services for 2016 clearly associated with his ongoing performance level - has put the rumour mill in motion regarding his eventual replacement. But I met Gino [Rosato] last Saturday, and [Maurizio] Arrivabene, they didn't mention anything that they are going for Sainz. Through his work with Philip Morris, he became involved with the company's sponsorship (through the Marlboro brand) of the Ferrari Formula One team, and sat on the Formula One Commission as a representative of the sport's sponsors from 2010. Colin was the same kind of guy. Can he succeed? [2] Arrivabene was replaced as Ferrari team principal by former technical boss Mattia Binotto on 7 January 2019 after the 2018 season. Enzo Anselmo Giuseppe Maria Ferrari, Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI (Italian: [ˈɛntso anˈsɛlmo ferˈraːri]; 20 February 1898 – 14 August 1988) was an Italian motor racing driver and entrepreneur, the founder of the Scuderia Ferrari Grand Prix motor racing team, and subsequently of the Ferrari automobile marque. Well, I remember very well the first time I met Bernie. Also in attendance was principal of the Scuderia Ferrari Formula One team Maurizio Arrivabene and his wife Stefania Bocchi. Maurizio Arrivabene is quickly climbing the ladder as arguably one of the most popular team bosses in formula one. The stage is open. MA: Make sure that we win the championship as soon as possible! Arrivabene comes from a marketing and sales background. BE: I think he will struggle this year but, sure, he will win a world championship with Ferrari. Mattia Binotto is no longer Ferrari's technical director. MA: It’s a wish, not a contract. The 19-year-old’s father won five of his seven world titles with the Italian team. MA: I have my own ideas about Kimi’s popularity: it is a bit like the man who falls in love with the girl who’s ignoring him. And because of that they love anyone who drives for them. BE: I think Barry Sheene - I think he was quite a character. For me the ‘real’ Steve Jobs was Enzo Ferrari - the story of Apple is a ‘copy and paste’ of the Ferrari story. MA: Yes, 24 and living in London. It was a completely new way of marketing a product. (laughs). He was appointed/promoted to the role on January 7, 2019, replacing Maurizio Arrivabene.. Some say Ferrari have never had a more plain-talking team principal... MA: Thank you so much for the flowers! BE: Ha, and if there aren’t any dramas I make them! Maurizio Arrivabene (born in Brescia on 7 March 1957 ) is a former team principal of the Scuderia Ferrari Formula One team. Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene welcomed back the Kimi Raikkonen of old on Sunday after the 2007 world champion stepped back on the Formula One podium in Bahrain after a long absence. Maurizio Arrivabene was Scuderia Ferrari’s Team Pincipal from 2014 till 2019. Former Ferrari team boss Maurizio Arrivabene has joined Italy’s fight against coronavirus, driving ambulances during the pandemic. BE: He shouldn’t swap jobs with me - he should join me! Appleroth name-checks former Ferrari Team Principal Maurizio Arrivabene Maurizio Arivabene. He's got arguably the most famous surname in motorsport – but will Mick Schumacher ever follow his famous father onto the F1 grid? Would you have conquered the world of used cars? [3] The decision to install Arrivabene was made by the new Ferrari chairman, Sergio Marchionne, who gave Arrivabene's "thorough understanding not just of Ferrari but also of the governance mechanisms and requirements of the sport"[2] as part of the reason for his appointment. And did they listen? Urodzony 7-3-1957 Maurizio Arrivabene (pseudonim: Maurizio ), miejsce urodzenia: Brescia, Italy. (laughs) Apart from being very engineering orientated, he was a good entrepreneur. Has he given me any advice? Spider-Man watches his son sleeping.. ... Lotus F1 Team teases Ferrari F1 principal Maurizio Arrivabene with cool photoshops. His chances are looking increasingly promising, after some storming performances in Formula 3 this year have caught the attention of several F1 team bosses – not least Ferrari’s Maurizio Arrivabene… When I think about the Ferrari history there are many parallels: Enzo Ferrari also started in a garage in Modena - and he built a brand from there that is a myth today. She probably forgot about that, but I never could. The celebrity is married to Stefania Bocchi, his starsign is Pisces and he is now 64 years of age. BE: Ha, I had quite a good business. He became world champion - not me! MA: Bernie, if you did not do the job that you do, what else would you do? Maurizio Arrivabene: So I am allowed to ask anything? Sep 30, 2015 Darren Heath.