Ross Brawn leaves Ferrari... Jean Todt appointed CEO

Dippy · 27th October 2006, 10:11

Ferrari's technical director Ross Brawn will retire from F1 and Ferrari at the end of this year. he will be replaced by Mario Almondo. Jean Todt becomes the CEO of Ferrari cars

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MalluDude · 27th October 2006, 10:53

That's a shocker...Obviously 2007 is not going to be piece of cake for Ferrari, Kimi notwithstanding.

Aditya · 27th October 2006, 10:58

Not really a shocker. Ross Brawn had made said a while ago that he wanted to take a sabbatical and I think, this is the perfect time for it. Ross has nothing to prove. So many years of hard work must have taken its toll on him.

GTO · 27th October 2006, 13:22

Though it was expected, I can only imagine what Ferrari will be without Schumacher, Brawn, Paolo and Todt. Todt is only going to play "concertmaster" until Stefano takes over completely.

I would like to believe the saying that "no one is indispensable" but this is a pretty drastic change for Ferrari. Kimi sure has his challenges cut out.

iraghava · 27th October 2006, 14:37

Agreed, I think Ferrari have their work cut out for next year with a new lead driver, techincal director & manager. Hopefully they'll be back with a bang especially since now Alonso switches to McLaren who haven't had a great year to be frank. And knowing Alonso's habits it'll be interesting to watch his reactions when & if his Mclaren has a failure!!

But best of luck for 2007 to Kimi, Massa & the new Ferrari team!

Nikhilb2008 · 27th October 2006, 14:54

The good thing abt the new Ferrari team is that it is no longer Schumi's team. The old guard were all Schumi's gang

But now with Massa proving himself as a very competent driver, I dont think Kimi is an automatic choice to be the No. 1 driver. And Massa has said so in as many words.

tif0si · 27th October 2006, 15:28

looks like ferrari is going to be a different team altogether in the next season,with masa showing maturity, i think the iceman will have a lot to prove before being numero uno in ferrari!

merve_extreme · 27th October 2006, 15:55

Ross brawn has actually retired and not a sabatical as some were saying.it will be a hard act to emulate the Ross-Michael team at ferrari.Another chapter goes down in history.

theMAG · 27th October 2006, 17:09

This might be the downslope of the bell curve for Ferrari. Even their engine guru is moving on to the parent company Fiat. And with Jean Todt as management now, you have 4 of the 5 most (1 is aerodynamics) important factors gone - MS, RB, JT and Paolo Martinello (engine guru), I think their will is gone.

Nikhilb2008 · 27th October 2006, 18:12

I hope Rory Bryne stays for some more time....you need someone there

And actually while it is true that many of the "old" guard is leaving the race team, the rest of the team who are now in charge arent actually newbies.

I am sure they are just as good as the others who have left by now.

GTO · 27th October 2006, 18:58

True Nikhil, they arent newbies. But they have been followers. And effective leadership, sometimes, can mean everything.

Can barely wait for March!

danlalan · 27th October 2006, 20:14

Well..looks Like Its All Over For Ferrari....they Didnt Stand A Chance Before Schumi Arrived In The Team....and Now That They've Had This Major Shake Up...no Chance For 2007.....so Mr Alonso Here Comes Your 3rd Title....THE ONLY GOOD NEWS IS THAT RAIKKO IS SET FOR A 3YR DEAL WITH FERRARI.

karthik247 · 27th October 2006, 20:18

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Originally Posted by danlalan

Well..looks Like Its All Over For Ferrari....they Didnt Stand A Chance Before Schumi Arrived In The Team....and Now That They've Had This Major Shake Up...no Chance For 2007.....so Mr Alonso Here Comes Your 3rd Title....THE ONLY GOOD NEWS IS THAT RAIKKO IS SET FOR A 3YR DEAL WITH FERRARI.

Also remember McLaren arn't in the best of shape for the past 2 seasons...

danlalan · 27th October 2006, 20:24

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Originally Posted by karthik247

Also remember McLaren arn't in the best of shape for the past 2 seasons...

well also remember their bad luck has just shifted to ferrari for the next 3yrs

Nikhilb2008 · 27th October 2006, 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by danlalan

Well..looks Like Its All Over For Ferrari....they Didnt Stand A Chance Before Schumi Arrived In The Team....and Now That They've Had This Major Shake Up...no Chance For 2007.....so Mr Alonso Here Comes Your 3rd Title....THE ONLY GOOD NEWS IS THAT RAIKKO IS SET FOR A 3YR DEAL WITH FERRARI.

I presume you to be an Alonso fan...seeing your avtar and your post

I beg to differ. Kimi will win next year !!

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

True Nikhil, they arent newbies. But they have been followers. And effective leadership, sometimes, can mean everything.

Can barely wait for March!

yeah... me too... we can discuss for hours here but the fact is, everything will be revealed by this time next year

27th October 2006, 10:11	#1
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,465 Times	Ross Brawn leaves Ferrari... Jean Todt appointed CEO Ferrari's technical director Ross Brawn will retire from F1 and Ferrari at the end of this year. he will be replaced by Mario Almondo. Jean Todt becomes the CEO of Ferrari cars Read more here ITV F1 linky
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27th October 2006, 10:53	#2
MalluDude BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kochi Posts: 397 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	That's a shocker...Obviously 2007 is not going to be piece of cake for Ferrari, Kimi notwithstanding.
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27th October 2006, 10:58	#3
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17,835 Thanked: 77,063 Times View My Garage	Not really a shocker. Ross Brawn had made said a while ago that he wanted to take a sabbatical and I think, this is the perfect time for it. Ross has nothing to prove. So many years of hard work must have taken its toll on him.
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27th October 2006, 13:22	#4
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,534 Thanked: 300,732 Times View My Garage	Though it was expected, I can only imagine what Ferrari will be without Schumacher, Brawn, Paolo and Todt. Todt is only going to play "concertmaster" until Stefano takes over completely. I would like to believe the saying that "no one is indispensable" but this is a pretty drastic change for Ferrari. Kimi sure has his challenges cut out.
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27th October 2006, 14:37	#5
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Agreed, I think Ferrari have their work cut out for next year with a new lead driver, techincal director & manager. Hopefully they'll be back with a bang especially since now Alonso switches to McLaren who haven't had a great year to be frank. And knowing Alonso's habits it'll be interesting to watch his reactions when & if his Mclaren has a failure!! But best of luck for 2007 to Kimi, Massa & the new Ferrari team!
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27th October 2006, 14:54	#6
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	The good thing abt the new Ferrari team is that it is no longer Schumi's team. The old guard were all Schumi's gang But now with Massa proving himself as a very competent driver, I dont think Kimi is an automatic choice to be the No. 1 driver. And Massa has said so in as many words.
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27th October 2006, 15:28	#7
tif0si BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 52 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	looks like ferrari is going to be a different team altogether in the next season,with masa showing maturity, i think the iceman will have a lot to prove before being numero uno in ferrari!
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27th October 2006, 15:55	#8
merve_extreme Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,359 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	Ross brawn has actually retired and not a sabatical as some were saying.it will be a hard act to emulate the Ross-Michael team at ferrari.Another chapter goes down in history.
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theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	This might be the downslope of the bell curve for Ferrari. Even their engine guru is moving on to the parent company Fiat. And with Jean Todt as management now, you have 4 of the 5 most (1 is aerodynamics) important factors gone - MS, RB, JT and Paolo Martinello (engine guru), I think their will is gone.
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27th October 2006, 18:12	#10
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	I hope Rory Bryne stays for some more time....you need someone there And actually while it is true that many of the "old" guard is leaving the race team, the rest of the team who are now in charge arent actually newbies. I am sure they are just as good as the others who have left by now.
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GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,534 Thanked: 300,732 Times View My Garage	True Nikhil, they arent newbies. But they have been followers. And effective leadership, sometimes, can mean everything. Can barely wait for March!
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danlalan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mumbai,JUHU Posts: 1,636 Thanked: 263 Times View My Garage	Well..looks Like Its All Over For Ferrari....they Didnt Stand A Chance Before Schumi Arrived In The Team....and Now That They've Had This Major Shake Up...no Chance For 2007.....so Mr Alonso Here Comes Your 3rd Title....THE ONLY GOOD NEWS IS THAT RAIKKO IS SET FOR A 3YR DEAL WITH FERRARI. Last edited by danlalan : 27th October 2006 at 20:16.
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