Bernie Ecclestone: 'It's not Vettel's fault he doesn't win'

According to Bernie Ecclestone, the team of Maranello appears more to blame than the four-time German world champion in the lackluster results obtained in 2016, a year concluded without any victory in the Italian clan.

“It’s not the fault of Hag if he doesn't win, comments the big financier of the F1 in Sport Bild. It’s that of the car and the stable. »

The British reiterated his analysis that, according to him, the Italian character of the team is too present. “Ferrari has returned to the days before Schumacher and Todd. There are too many Italians working there. I have nothing against Italy, but it is not in their genes to lead a team victoriously. Ferrari needs new blood. »

With a year 2016 well below expectations, whether internally or for fans, the pressure on Scuderia Ferrari will be certain as it begins the 2017 season. At the end of the year, the Italian team recently called to patience via the voice of Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne and that the work would bear fruit.