Ferrari launch: di Montezemolo happy

"This is the first time in 11 years that I've not asked the team to do better," he admitted. "I would except, although without much excitement, the same results as last year."

Di Montezemolo was at Ferrari during its heyday in the mid-seventies and since returning to the team in 1992 has been one of the main architects of the current revival. Over the past three seasons Ferrari has claimed two drivers' titles, its first back-to-back success since 1953, and three consecutive constructors' championships.

This has come at a time when most of the world's biggest car manufacturers are desperate to emulate the achievements of the Scuderia, a fact that pleases di Montezemolo.

"In the last three or four years Formula 1 has changed, but what is important is that Ferrari is still at the top level. And we are determined to win the championship again."