Jean Todt was asked about the ingredient missing from Ferrari’s recipe today to find a level as it was when the Frenchman was at the head of the team, in the early 2000s. And according to him, this what is missing is the ability of the whole team to unite behind its leaders.
“The result, good or bad, can always be explained,” Todt told Sky Sports.
“Together with Michael and the whole Ferrari team we were so successful because we were very united, very strong, we supported each other, especially in difficult times rather than better times . “
“It’s easy to be together when everything is going well but you recognize a good captain when the sea is very rough. And when it was, we were all in the same boat and I think that’s what got makes a difference. “
Todt also said he was not pessimistic about Vettel’s future.
“Sebastian Vettel is one of the greatest talents in motorsport. It has been announced that he will not drive for the team beyond 2020. There are many other opportunities. We can only wish him well the best and I think so. Whoever takes it will be very lucky, “ he said.
He also added to underline the talent of the German: “He is clearly one of the drivers who, with a good car, can win championships. When Michael arrived in 1996, he only managed to win three races – not because he was not motivated , but because he just didn’t have the car to become world champion. “
“Slowly we built the car and built the team that made it possible, so it’s a combination. Take Lewis Hamilton, if he can’t drive a car that can win, he can’t be champion. you saw it with Fernando Alonso, you saw it with Vettel. It makes sense. “
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