Todt: Ferrari situation not a disaster

Rivals McLaren took a dominant one-two in Monte Carlo and won again in Montreal last Sunday, with Ferrari not in contention for the top spot in either Grands Prix. McLaren now lead Ferrari by 28 points.

The Italian squad, the early pace-setters this season, endured a poor day in Canada, with Kimi Raikkonen limping home in fifth place while teammate Felipe Massa was disqualified for leaving the pitlane under a red light.

But despite Ferrari looking like they have been overtaken by McLaren at the top of the field, Todt says there is still plenty of time time to fight back.

"(There are) Eleven races (left), so if we do a good job, it's just over two points per race, so every time it's getting more difficult but it's no reason not to believe it," Todt told reporters in Canada.

"Since the beginning of the season we got four pole positions out of six races, and we've won three Grands Prix, so I don't think you can say it's a disaster for Ferrari.

"We are not happy about it but you see some other very strong teams who are there, who did not win any races, who did not make four pole positions, so I think the sensible guy in the street should understand that as well."

Todt reckons Ferrari were hindered by the requirements of the Gilles Villeneuve circuit, but he is optimistic things will be better in Indianapolis this weekend.

"On this type of circuit, it was the same kind of difference already in Monte Carlo two weeks ago, so definitely they did a good step forwards," he added. "Maybe the specification of the circuits were more against our car. I think we will have a quick answer next week.

"I'm not saying that next week we will be in front but at least it's a different kind of circuit, you have a lot of common points between Monte Carlo and Canada so we will have a different idea on a different circuit in one week's time.

"Of course we are all disappointed and they (the drivers) are disappointed. It's normal, natural in this business but the only way to react is to try to deliver a good job and to give them a good support and come up with good cars, that's all."