Former Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo is offering his assistance after suggesting he knows how to “fix” the Scuderia.
This year, Ferrari suffered their worst finish in the Constructors’ Championship for 40 years with their lowest points total since 2005, when only 10 points were given for a win and the top eight finishers scored.
The main reasons for that were an underpowered engine after an FIA investigation last year and a flawed chassis which produced too much drag.
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However, a lot of attention has been on team boss Mattia Binotto, who started skipping races toward the end of last season to focus on the future.
And Di Montezemolo, who has been a keen observer of the situation at Ferrari since leaving in 2014, fears for the future of the team.
“Is it possible for me to return to Ferrari? The question should not be asked of me; no-one asked me anything,” he is quoted as telling Italy’s RAI broadcaster.
“I think I know what the problems are and I can fix them. I know what needs to be tackled in time. But I see with great regret a weak Ferrari, out of the top positions, and this makes me worried because it’s a very difficult time for the team.
“After [Louis] Camilleri’s resignation, I hope they choose the new CEO well because there is a team to strengthen,” he continued.
“I’m sorry to say, but there would have been a perfect person to lead Ferrari…I’m talking about [new F1 CEO] Stefano Domenicali, who I am sure will do very well in his new role.
“If they would like to hear any suggestions, I would be happy to share them. I love Ferrari very much,” Di Montezemolo added.
“These are very difficult moments not only for the lack of victories and I want to avoid creating further elements of controversy.”
Suggesting where the main issues within Ferrari lie, Di Montezemolo said: “These are two-fold. First of all, a horizontal organization that does not hold up in Formula 1.
“It is typical of those who lack experience and knowledge and perhaps not even the humility to see how the best teams are organised or how Ferrari itself was organised.
“Secondly, to win you need to have some element in the team that makes a difference and brings new skills. I had a very strong team because I’ve always tried to choose experienced people.”