Formula 1 | Bratches pinches Ferrari: “Future? Liberty Media is the only one to decide”

At a Renault event held in the Paris store, Sean Bratches spoke about the recent controversy with Sergio Marchionne over the 2021 regulations, underlining how Liberty Media is the only one to decide which path to take for the future of the Circus. The idea of ​​the US group is clear: create a lively category capable of attracting new fans all over the world. To do this, Chase Carey's staff wants to level the playing field, bringing the mid-ranking teams closer to Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull.

The result would be a winning product with spectacular races and continuous twists. Bratches highlighted how this idea is very strong in the minds of the American organization and in his heart he hopes to find the right support from the top teams, Ferrari first and foremost.

Here are the words of Sean Bratches: "Our goal is clear and I think everyone understands what we want to do. Unfortunately, however, not everyone agrees with this idea of ​​ours. Liberty Media has been clear: we want compromises that improve the show and the competition within the Circus. We made some proposals, but it seems they were not received as we expected. We want a competitive grid, capable of attracting the public. PTo create attention you need a winning product that can get people talking about it. There are no fans without a competitive grid and all our work has always converged in this direction."

“The example of the Premier League comes to mind”, he added. “Everyone knows that Swensea have no chance of winning the title, but at the same time they can compete on equal terms with Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool in a direct clash. We want this situation of uncertainty, but with very clear levels between all the teams on the grid. We work for the good of this sport and for sure we will not carry out certain projects to please certain people. When it comes to the future, Liberty is the only one in the driver's seat.”

Roberto Valenti