Ross Brawn, back at Ferrari – “No”

Ross Brawn has no intention of ever returning to Ferrari. Currently Team Principal of Mercedes, the Briton experienced some of his most glorious seasons with the Italian team, when he assumed the role of technical director. In his presence, the Team won no less than six Manufacturers' titles from 1999 to 2004, and the five coronations of Michael Schumacher. After a sabbatical year in 2007, then a return to Honda in 2008 which would, after the withdrawal of the Japanese brand, lead him to buy back the team to pocket, under the name of Brawn GP, ​​the Manufacturers' and Drivers' titles in 2009, Ross Brawn has been in charge of Mercedes since 2010. But, he knows, sooner or later he will have to give up his place to Paddy Lowe, a defector from McLaren, who recently joined the ranks of Brackley. As such, several noises from the paddocks indicated that he could, when the time comes, make his return to the “Reds”.

Asked about it by Journal of Sport, the main person immediately denied this rumor. “Firstly, I never discussed the possibility of a return to Ferrari, he clarifies. I had a wonderful time in Maranello and I love Italy so much that next week I will be on vacation in Forte dei Marni. But I am happy to be with Mercedes and I must say that we did a good job » After mixed performances since 2010, the German team is having its best season so far since its return to competition, with three victories and currently a 2nd place. in the Team ranking. " The arrival of Paddy Lowe does not change the situation, because I have a different role in the team?, adds the British leader.

While his former boss, Luca di Montezemolo, publicly warned Fernando Alonso, Felipe Massa, and Team Principal Stefano Domenicali thatFerrari's interests would take precedence above all else, Ross Brawn believes that the key to Formula 1 is not the pressure but the “stability”. “In F1 we ​​are used to pressure, especially those who work in the top three teams. We all want to win, and I'm as watched as Domenicali is. But one of the secrets of success in motorsport is stability: we at Mercedes are competitive again thanks to work started 18 months ago. »