Binotto trolls Ferrari

“It’s not harder, it’s just different,” Binotto told L’Equipe, adding that Audi’s operation benefits from a non‑“Latin” culture where “the Germans always have a plan.” (GPFans — ) Binotto explicitly criticised Ferrari’s working methods, saying “at Ferrari, there were no processes” and contrasting that with Audi where “plans are paramount.” (GPBlog — ) He also quipped that Ferrari “haven’t won anything since 2008” while celebrating Audi’s opening‑race momentum after their debut weekend. (GrandPrix.com — ) Audi’s debut produced tangible results: Gabriel Bortoleto finished ninth in Melbourne to give Audi two championship points, while Nico Hülkenberg was listed DNS after a pre‑race technical issue. (Formula1.com — ) Binotto has set out a formal five‑year roadmap at Audi — “three years to build, two to consolidate” — backed by at least 57 defined projects with clear milestones, according to his description of the programme. (GrandPrix.com — ) His comments land with weight because Binotto spent 28 years at Maranello and served as Ferrari team principal from 2019 until his departure in 2022, when Fred Vasseur took over. (GPFans — ) Binotto formally joined Audi’s F1 effort after leaving Ferrari, taking senior roles (COO/CTO of the Sauber‑to‑Audi transition) as the manufacturer prepared its works entry for 2026. (Fox Sports — )