Sergio Marchionne has broken Ferrari’s media silence to declare the Italian team “optimistic” ahead of the 2017 world championship.<\/p>\n
The fabled Maranello outfit is in the midst of a bizarre self-imposed news blackout as it tests in Barcelona, where the 2017 car is so far appearing a match for the Mercedes.<\/p>\n
“We are optimistic,” president Marchionne is quoted by Italian media, “but I don’t know if this machine is able to win the championship.<\/p>\n
“But we will not be ashamed this year, and that is important,” he added.<\/p>\n
When asked specifically about the 2017 car, Marchionne was quoted by La Repubblica as answering: “It’s more powerful, for sure. From what I saw yesterday, I’m happy.<\/p>\n
“The forecasts that we did have been fulfilled. The behaviour of the car on the track is in line with expectations. It is a huge step forward compared to where we were last year,” he added.<\/p>\n
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