F1 | Ferrari, Binotto on Resta's transfer: "An internal restructuring is underway"

The move of designer Simone Resta to Haas has caused quite a bit of discussion. The Italian engineer was responsible for the 2022 project, fundamental in the Cavallino's relaunch plans. The new regulation represents a fundamental watershed for Ferrari's ambitions, called to return to the top in a reasonable time after the recent total debacle.

From this perspective, the sudden departure of one of the Scuderia's leading technicians raised concerns. Among other things, he had returned to Ferrari after his experience at Alfa Romeo to take care of the first single-seater of the new era.

It's impossible to know what happens in the control rooms of Maranello; the much-loved stable still remains a work environment made up of people with different characters and ideas, and who do not necessarily always have to get along. We won't know if there were frictions or disagreements behind this choice, the fact is that the Rossa has entrusted the responsibility for the design and development of the car to Enrico Cardile, who had already assumed a top role in the Cavallino's technical organization chart since July .

The Red team principal commented on Resta's move to Haas, speaking of an ongoing internal restructuring, which also takes into account the budget cap introduced from 2021.

“We have to look forward because the regulations are changing. And the cap on expenses forces the team to become more efficient - so Mattia Binotto - An internal restructuring is underway, and Resta's move to Haas is part of this perspective."

Binotto also added that “He remains at Haas and will play an important role"And he did not rule out the transfer of other technicians to the US team, to further strengthen the close collaborative relationship between Maranello and what is in all respects a "satellite" team, now more so than Alfa Romeo Sauber.

The Ferrari team principal also categorically ruled out a commitment to IndyCar: “We are interested in IndyCar but in a more distant future, we have discussed with the top of the category, but it is a commitment that requires investments and for now we prefer to remain focused exclusively on our performance in F1".