Italy seeks driver for F1

Now that Jarno Trulli will be absent from the starting grids this season, the question of Italian succession arises. " En Italy, there is no system to help pilots reach the high level, noted Jarno to the Italian press agency Ansa. It is therefore normal that we find ourselves in a situation like this. We have talented people, but if no one helps them there is no hope. » The news of his replacement by Vitaly Petrov was not a complete surprise, certain signs in recent weeks having proved suggestive. “ Personally, I'm not dejectedhe assured. I had prepared myself for a possible divorce with Caterham, being aware of the economic situation which could have pushed the team to hire a driver with a budget. Small structures have needs and the contracts are clear. I hope that with the contribution made by Petrov, those in power will be able to see the future with more serenity. »

Italy in F1, it is also the powerful Team Ferrari. His boss, Stefano Domenicali, who spoke of his sadness at no longer seeing a compatriot in a starting position (see the article), is for his part reassuring. The Ferrari Driver Academy, whose aim is to enable young people to blossom, has placed its trust in two transalpine drivers, Raffalele Marciello and Brandon Maisano. “ This is a difficult time for our sport, partly due to external reasons, he admits. For several years now, Ferrari, through the Driver Academy, has established a long-term plan to nurture a new generation of young drivers, in collaboration with the CSAI (the Italian motorsport federation). We are happy to be able to say today that two young talents, Marciello and Brandon, will have the opportunity to climb the ranks in this sport. » An Italian nationality that Ferrari claims, because Maisano is French above all?