According to the former Scuderia Ferrari team principal, the Italian team made a mistake in hiring Lewis Hamilton. However, according to him, Hamilton got a great deal!
Binotto returned to Formula 1 this year as CEO of Audi, but in a way he will always be a Ferrari supporter. He believes Fred Vasseur made a mistake in acquiring Hamilton, as he should focus much more on the talent of Charles Leclerc:
"Hamilton did very well to move to Ferrari, I agree with his decision. If I had to decide on this issue, I would not have called him to the team, because I think they should focus on the younger drivers. There is the talented Leclerc, I think we should achieve the big goals with him.
I have been a Ferrari fan since childhood and our shared past cannot be erased. I still have many photos and objects from that period in my house. But professional decisions are not always in balance with emotions, you have to know how to separate them. However, even today I am happy when Ferrari wins, I have many dear people there, and in those moments I feel that I also contributed to their success.” - said Binotto.
