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Mattia Binotto, Ferrari Team Principal, John Elkann, FIAT Chrysler Automobiles Chairman
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The key F1 management call Ferrari must make to avoid more defeat

OPINION: Mattia Binotto’s departure from Ferrari will naturally bring a range of changes across the Formula 1 team. But how the changes shape up and the impact they could have is set to be dictated by a key direction Ferrari’s top dogs will need to pick

“It takes years to create a safe environment. If you're a high-performance organisation there is automatic stress, and it's human nature to try to identify who is at fault - because it helps release pressure. It's easier to say, 'it's your fault!'. Acknowledging that psychology works on you is the first step towards changing.

“But when you've been with each other for a while, you understand the personalities and you're capable of being brutally honest with each other, and transparent, and that creates an environment where people will say 'I made a mistake'. But again, this is something that takes many years and needs proof.

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