Ferrari chairman John Elkann insisted the decision to replace Maurizio Arrivabene was not the result of internal disagreements.
Last week it was confirmed Arrivabene had been relieved of his duties at Maranello and replaced by technical director Mattia Binotto ahead of the upcoming season.
The move came following months of speculation in the Italian media of a feud between the pair which was initially labelled as “fake news” by the now former team boss.
Speaking at the Detroit Auto Show, Elkann maintained that position in a forceful denial of the claims.
“The appointment of Mattia Binotto to Scuderia Ferrari’s team principal does not represent a reversal in sports management and does not arise from alleged disagreements within the team,” he was quoted by La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“On the contrary, it is a decision decided by the company in agreement with Maurizio Arrivabene, who in the four years of commitment in that position has worked tirelessly to bring the Scuderia back to the levels of competitiveness it deserves.
“The work of Mattia, which has already started in anticipation of the season that is about to open, is based on what has been done in recent years, in a line of continuity that aims at evolution, certainly not a break with respect to the past.”
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In recent days, new rumours have emerged that Louis Camilleri, who was installed as CEO following the death of Sergio Marchionne last summer, could be replaced by another former Ferrari team boss in Stefano Domenicali.
“I reject any rumour or fantasy that assumes a return to the past and further changes in our structure,” said Elkann in response.
“My commitment is to ensure the stability and concentration to Ferrari is total, as is that of the CEO Louis Camilleri. Together, and with the contribution of all the women and men of Ferrari, we will reach the goals that we presented publicly a few months ago at Maranello.
“To our customers and our fans all over the world, we guarantee maximum determination and responsibility: the same we expect from those who will live and tell the stages of our exciting journey.”