Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari winning the Singapore Grand Prix was a major shot in the arm for Formula 1 and, immediately after the race, the Maranello team's big boss Sergio Marchionne declared that he wants to hear the Italian anthem played after more often after grands prix.
Speaking after Vettel's commanding victory on the streets of Marina Bay, Marchionne said, “Congratulations to everyone involved in this fantastic victory. Sebastian Vettel drove like a real champion and everyone on the team, both on the track and back home in Maranello, did an absolutely perfect job."
"I’m also delighted for Kimi Raikkonen. It is wonderful to see him back on the podium too. It has been too long since two Ferrari drivers were in the first three across the line.
"This was a major victory on a difficult circuit and I’d like to dedicate it to all our tifosi who have been so steadfast in their affection and support."
"On behalf of everyone in Ferrari, I promise them this race is not just a one-off but a huge step forward on our road back to staying at the top and hearing the Italian national anthem played a lot more often.”
Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene said after the race, "This is a fantastic win! I don’t want to make predictions for the championship: there are still many points at stake, and obviously we’ll do all that’s in our power to stay in front. But always with great humility and a huge respect for other contenders."
Race winner Vettel summed up the sentiments of millions of tifosi when he said, "For the next races we will keep pushing 100 percent, we’ll give our maximum, like always."
"As long as there is a chance we have to go for it, we have to do everything we can. Mercedes are the ones to beat, the best way to do it is looking after ourselves and doing the best we can. Maybe we can make the impossible possible; we’ll definitely go for it," affirmed Vettel.
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