Montezemolo: "Ferrari Is Back!"

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After a superb race at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo had this to say:

"This morning I said that we still had the whole race ahead of us. I am pleased for Michael who had an incredible race; a race of a true champion. I am also pleased for the whole team who have worked extremely hard this week."

After suffering a disastrous start to the 2005 season it now seems that Ferrari have been able to turn their fortunes around and fight back. One of the main reasons for Ferrari's poor start to the season was definitely their Bridgestone tyres as they were extremely uncompetitive against the superior Michelins. It now seems that Bridgestone has been working hard to build a tyre which can compete with Michelin but it still seems as though they still need more improvement. "I am happy for Bridgestone whose tyres proved to be very competitive" said Montezemolo, pointing out that the tyres have increased in performance over the previous races.

Luca was also very appreciative of the Tifosi who were out in full force to cheer on their team during the entire weekend "I am happy for the fans who were repaid for the passion and support they gave us." There was little doubt that Ferrari has the most dedicated fans as they were on their feet the entire race, cheering on Michael Schumacher throughout his charge to the front.

Montezemolo wasn't extremely pleased with Michael Schumacher's starting position, "However, to finish second after being thirteenth on the grid is the proof that Ferrari is back as a main player in the championship, as we have been in recent years. Compliments to everybody and especially to Schumacher."

April 25, 2005

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