Ferrari big boss Sergio Marchionne wants Formula 1 to be the laboratory where engineers can explore cutting edge technologies for the motoring industry and thus rules must open up to accommodate experimentation.
Speaking at the FIA Sport Conference in Turin, Marchionne stressed, “The success and strength of Ferrari has always been closely linked to the world of Formula 1 and racing has always been the laboratory where the leading edge, innovative technologies for its street cars are developed."
“The character and potential of Ferrari is constantly tested on the track. In any event, I firmly believe that there should be more freedom for experimentation.”
Marchionne is convinced the 2017 rules will provide the sport with an opportunity to explore the limits of technology in a cost effective manner.
Marchionne said, “Jean Todt and the other members of the Formula One Commission have been trying to find a balance between ensuring access to the sport by limiting the costs of participation, and the need to innovate."
“I think that with the introduction of the 2017 regulations we have found an acceptable point of equilibrium, but we must be mindful that pushing cars to the limit and testing them under the most extreme conditions is the only way to guarantee the maximum yield in innovation,” added the Ferrari chief.
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