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[Hammer278]

CF6 used a lot more words than I would of. My feelings is that Ferrari have for a while been scared of messing up so have not been innovative or taken technical risks for fear of failure. With Mattacici running things hopefully the fear of losing will go. Allowing leaps of faith and innovation.

To some extent Whitmarsh's Mclaren bred the same philosophy.

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I don't know, so far Matticaci HAS brought some stability within the team. All in all it presents a new hope and you WON"T see performance till much later...the guy is not a magician. However, if Mattiaci wants to make an impression it's gotta be in providing renewed vigour within the team and so far it seems to be the case.

Anyway, what the fans of this team wanted most was CHANGE....and they got that.

[What's Burning?]

Wait... I'm confused, then who is Mario Mariachi?
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[racechick]

I rather like Te Matatini! ( you have to watch a bit if the vid, look out for the big girl! )
http://www.maoritelevision.com/tv/shows ... atini-2013

[sagi58]

For those who are genuinely "concerned" about Alonso and Kimi, it would seem they are in agreement:

, Jonathan Noble wrote:">Ferrari F1 duo tell team not to lose focus on long-term recovery

Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen think it is more important that Ferrari gets its long-term recovery plan in place than worrying about immediate results on track.

While the team is hoping for a step forward in pace at the Canadian Grand Prix thanks to some updates, its drivers say that what happens over the next 12 months is of more value.

Speaking in Montreal on Thursday, Alonso said: "Whatever these updates provide us with, we just need to keep working on both sides - on this year, because we need to be fighting for important things like the second place in the constructors' championship, and for next year.

"We can't do anything this year that will compromise next year's car.

"We need to keep developing in 2014 because many things will carry on for next year's car.

"But if there is something fundamental that requires a lot of time in the 2015 project then obviously we need to make that time. I'm not worried about this, to be honest.

"Since the arrival of Marco Mattiacci, I think things are moving in the right direction, he has a good vision and a very clever approach, either for this year or for next year, we're just going to get stronger and stronger."

Raikkonen has had a more difficult time than Alonso this season as he has struggled to get comfortable with the handling of the F14 T.

But with the team having only had one podium finish this season, thanks to Alonso's efforts in China, Raikkonen knows that Ferrari's problems go beyond just what he is experiencing.

"We have issues and we are not as fast as we want to be, and we just have to fix those," he said.

"Obviously if we would be happy we should be winning races, and we are not. So there are things that we have to fix.

"But there are many small things and hopefully once we fix those we will be where we want to be but it is a long process, it is not going to happen in three weeks.

"We are never happy - even if you win races or championships you are still never happy. There are always things that you can fix."

When asked if it was realistic to believe Ferrari could turn around its fortunate and fight Mercedes for the title, Raikkonen said: "It is very hard for anyone to challenge them unfortunately. I might be wrong about that, but that is how it goes.

"In the past years you can see how it can change, but when one team is winning it is hard to beat.

"But our aim is to fix the things that we think is the issue and get better all the time.

"We want to do the best that we can at every race, and hopefully win races or be on the podium - and just get stronger and sort out the things for the future and the upcoming races."

[racechick]

Wise words from the boys

[sagi58]

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There’s a special logo on the Ferrari F14 Ts that Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen will drive in Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix and at the team’s home race in Monza in September. The logo, which will feature on the sides of the cars, next to the rear view mirrors, celebrates 200 years of the Arma dei Carabinieri, Italy’s Military Police.

The logo features the famous emblem of a flaming grenade with the initial letters of the Italian Republic, as well as the Carabinieri motto, “Nei secoli fedele” (faithful through the centuries,) as well as the Italian flag, with two dates, 1814, when the organisation was established and 2014, the year of the bicentenary.

Having the logo on the cars emphasizes its ever present links to the Carabinieri, based on shared deep values such as respect for one’s history and tradition and on the fact that both are symbolic of Italy around the world.

These links were demonstrated in spectacular fashion back in 2012, when Ferrari supported the 4th Carabinieri Cavalry Regiment trip to London. This special division performed its famous historic carousel as part of the Jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II in Windsor Great Park. (Ferrari)

[spankyham]

Love it, Forza Ferrari!

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[CookinFlat6]

200 years is a lot of history. I did not realise Ferrari had such strong links with a para military organisation. Its a curious association, as far as I know Ferrari do not supply utility or military vehicles. Would be interesting to find out more about the relationship.

[sagi58]

It's about respect. It's not always about money and what's in it for me.
Eg., Traditional: I'm not related to Queen Elizabeth II; but, I respect her and what she represents.
Religious: I'm not related to Pope Francis; but, I respect him and what he represents.
Political: I'm not related to Prime Minister Steven Harper; but, I respect him and what he represents.

[CookinFlat6]

The Catholic church have traditions going back centuries also as do a lot of other Italian institutions, doctors, engineers universities

why a paramilitary organisation? how did it start?, who initiated it? which other associations like the ones mentioned above have Ferrari funded? Is there a political angle? What was the stance of this paramilitary organisation during the second world war? and after the war?

If this was my team, these are the sort of questions I would be most interested in instead of just saying 'wow thats great' I would need to understand its greatness before propogating the message.

But I am sure the story will be known to some of the Tifosi

[sagi58]

Again, it's about respect, just like Ferrari's participation on this occasion:

 wrote:">Ferrari honour for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee



Ferrari will this weekend help support the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant by arranging for the famous 4th Mounted Carabinieri Regiment to perform at the Windsor Park event.

The Queen – 60 years of Royal cars

In addition, Ferrari chairman Luca di Monetezemolo will also represent Ferrari at the Pageant on Sunday night – the same event that will be attended by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II herself.

The Carabinieri will perform the Historic Carosello at the event. Ferrari says this is a “stunning display of horsemanship” which is performed to music and is intricate yet fluid.

Showcasing the skills and agility of both horses and riders, it’s choreographed to music and culminates in a dramatic and thrilling final charge.

“It is a source of great pride to Ferrari to be making such a significant contribution to the celebration and also that two such internationally renowned representatives of Italian excellence have the opportunity to pay tribute to one of the most important Monarchs of our time.”

The Diamond Jubilee Pageant runs from May 10-13. The Ferrari-supported Carabinieri performance will be one of many highlights planned for the Windsor Park extravaganza.

Ferrari’s famous logo depicts a prancing horse, which the firm has used since 1929. Legend has it, Enzo Ferrari chose the cavallino rampante symbol after meeting Countess Paolina, mother of Count Francesco Baracca – an Italian national hero of World War 1 who used to paint a horse on the side of his planes.

[Jabberwocky]

200 years, that is older than a lot of countries

[CookinFlat6]

USA is only just older by 30 years or so

[darwin dali]

Again, it's about respect, just like Ferrari's participation on this occasion:

 wrote:">Ferrari honour for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee



Ferrari will this weekend help support the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant by arranging for the famous 4th Mounted Carabinieri Regiment to perform at the Windsor Park event.

The Queen – 60 years of Royal cars

In addition, Ferrari chairman Luca di Monetezemolo will also represent Ferrari at the Pageant on Sunday night – the same event that will be attended by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II herself.

The Carabinieri will perform the Historic Carosello at the event. Ferrari says this is a “stunning display of horsemanship” which is performed to music and is intricate yet fluid.

Showcasing the skills and agility of both horses and riders, it’s choreographed to music and culminates in a dramatic and thrilling final charge.

“It is a source of great pride to Ferrari to be making such a significant contribution to the celebration and also that two such internationally renowned representatives of Italian excellence have the opportunity to pay tribute to one of the most important Monarchs of our time.”

The Diamond Jubilee Pageant runs from May 10-13. The Ferrari-supported Carabinieri performance will be one of many highlights planned for the Windsor Park extravaganza.

Ferrari’s famous logo depicts a prancing horse, which the firm has used since 1929. Legend has it, Enzo Ferrari chose the cavallino rampante symbol after meeting Countess Paolina, mother of Count Francesco Baracca – an Italian national hero of World War 1 who used to paint a horse on the side of his planes.

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