Maurizio Arrivabene has made a big impact since taking over as team principal of Ferrari, arguably Formula One's most prestigious marque.
Maurizio Arrivabene has made a big impact since taking over as team principal of Ferrari, arguably Formula One's most prestigious marque.
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The 58-year-old encouraged his engineers and designers to provide cars which are suited to the abilities of former world champions Kimi Raikkonen (center) and Sebastian Vettel (left). Both drivers struggled in 2014 but have made an encouraging start to this season.
The 58-year-old encouraged his engineers and designers to provide cars which are suited to the abilities of former world champions Kimi Raikkonen (center) and Sebastian Vettel (left). Both drivers struggled in 2014 but have made an encouraging start to this season.
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Arrivabene has had a long relationship with Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone (right) after making his name with tobacco giant Philip Morris and representing sponsors on the F1 Commission.
Arrivabene has had a long relationship with Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone (right) after making his name with tobacco giant Philip Morris and representing sponsors on the F1 Commission.
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Here he is pictured with Ferrari's ex-president Luca Cordero di Montezemolo (center) and driver Fernando Alonso at a press day in 2012.
Here he is pictured with Ferrari's ex-president Luca Cordero di Montezemolo (center) and driver Fernando Alonso at a press day in 2012.
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"Ferrari in the future is going to be kind of a different company, so we need to be prepared and to work day-by-day to align this company to tomorrow's expectation," Arrivabene told CNN's The Circuit.
"Ferrari in the future is going to be kind of a different company, so we need to be prepared and to work day-by-day to align this company to tomorrow's expectation," Arrivabene told CNN's The Circuit.
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His predecessor Marco Mattiacci lasted just seven months in the job after presiding over Ferrari's worst season in 21 years.
His predecessor Marco Mattiacci lasted just seven months in the job after presiding over Ferrari's worst season in 21 years.
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Stefano Domenicali had previously been team principal from 2008-14, but could not build on the constructors' title won in his first season in charge. He brought Alonso (right) to Maranello in 2010 but the Spanish driver could not add to his two world championships before deciding to join McLaren in 2015.
Stefano Domenicali had previously been team principal from 2008-14, but could not build on the constructors' title won in his first season in charge. He brought Alonso (right) to Maranello in 2010 but the Spanish driver could not add to his two world championships before deciding to join McLaren in 2015.
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Jean Todt restored Ferrari's fortunes during his 13-year reign, signing Michael Schumacher in 1996. The German would win five successive drivers' titles from the start of the new millennium.
Jean Todt restored Ferrari's fortunes during his 13-year reign, signing Michael Schumacher in 1996. The German would win five successive drivers' titles from the start of the new millennium.
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Di Montezemolo, pictured in front of an image of team founder Enzo Ferrari, had recruited Frenchman Todt to "The Prancing Horse" after becoming president. As team manager in the mid-1970s, Di Montezemolo helped Ferrari win three successive constructors' titles.
Di Montezemolo, pictured in front of an image of team founder Enzo Ferrari, had recruited Frenchman Todt to "The Prancing Horse" after becoming president. As team manager in the mid-1970s, Di Montezemolo helped Ferrari win three successive constructors' titles.
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