Everyone involved in the sport hopes to work with Ferrari at some time in their career because they are the most successful team in F1 history. For those looking to establish a name for themselves with the biggest F1 team, working in Maranello is an enticing prospect. Yet, the reality of working for Ferrari is considerably harder than one might expect.
Rob Smedley, a former Ferrari engineer, told Sky Sports how much pressure his former company was under. Smedley talked about the pressure the Italian public and media put on Ferrari, which made their life very challenging.
Ferrari is a religion in Italy, according to Smedley, and representing the Scuderia is equivalent to representing all of Italy. The entire nation was therefore disappointed when they failed. Smedley thinks it’s crucial to accept the pressure that comes with being linked with the Maranello-based company in order to succeed because the working environment at Ferrari has always been about riding high on these feelings.
When Ferrari Fails, People Are Literally Spitting on You
Ferrari supporters haven’t tasted victory in a world championship in a very long time. Kimi Raikkonen was their final driver to win the championship in 2007, and the following year, they took home the constructors crown. Since then, the team has failed to win any championships, and the Tifosi are in desperate need of a driver to restore their reputation as the premier F1 team.
Smedley discusses how the general public responds to Ferrari’s highs and lows. No one loves the team more than the public when things are going well, but when things go south, so does their disposition.
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The 49-year-old claimed that you would be treated with admiration. And people would regard you as the greatest invention since bread. After four, six, and two months. People are actually spitting at you on the street, you know.
Ferrari S Desperation to Return to The Top
Ferrari’s season in 2022 got off to a brilliant start thanks to star driver Charles Leclerc, who claimed victories in two of the first three races. Ferrari fans were ecstatic as the Monegasque quickly rose to the top as the favorites to win the championship.
Unluckily for the spectators, a number of strategic blunders and power unit reliability issues started to interfere with their races. In the end, Max Verstappen and Red Bull sailed to victories in the constructors’ and drivers’ championships.
This is Charles Leclerc s worst start to an F1 season in terms of points since he joined Ferrari.
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The Tifosi anticipated a type of comeback in 2023, but their start to the year has been, to put it mildly, disastrous. They are behind Red Bull, Aston Martin, and Mercedes in the standings for the constructors’ title.
