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Ferrari 'underestimated' impact of hybrid era - Montezemolo

Aug.11 Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo says he deserves some of the blame for the Maranello team's horror 2020 season. Although he was ousted in 2014, that year was when Formula 1's controversial hybrid 'power unit' engine regulations were introduced. "I was president when it was decided to switch to hybrid," Montezemolo told Il Resto del Carlino newspaper. "I accepted because the green turning point in the industry was also a necessity for racing. "But I underestimated the Italian deficit - even ours, even Ferrari's - in terms of technology that was not part of our cultural background," said the 72-year-old. "Congratulations to those who have...
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