F1 | Official: Mattia Binotto is the new Ferrari Team Principal

After the rumors that spread in the morning, the official confirmation also arrived. Mattia Binotto is the new team principal of Scuderia Ferrari starting from this season. The Italian technician replaces Maurizio Arrivabene who, after four years spent at the helm of the Maranello team as team principal and managing director, will leave the Rossa.

Mattia Binotto will not only be Ferrari's team principal, but will also continue to be responsible for all the technical functions for which he has been responsible in recent seasons. The news was confirmed via an official press release from Ferrari: “After four years of commitment and tireless dedication, Maurizio Arrivabene is leaving the Scuderia. The decision was made in mutual agreement with the company's top management after in-depth reflection in relation to Maurizio's personal needs and those of the Scuderia” – reads the official press release released by the Maranello team -. “Thanks go to Maurizio from everyone at Ferrari for the work done and for having contributed to bringing the team back to extremely competitive levels. Best wishes to him for his future and upcoming professional challenges. Starting today, Mattia Binotto takes on the role of Team Principal of Scuderia Ferrari. All technical functions will continue to report to Mattia."