Ferrari president hits back at criticsm
Credit: PlanetF1.com (http://www.planetf1.com)
Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo has hit back at criticsm from Italian politicians over the team's strategy in Abu Dhabi.
Alonso started Sunday's race at the Yas Marina as favourite to win the title as he enjoyed a eight-point lead over his nearest rival. However, Ferrari's decision to pit him early saw him finish the race and season empty-handed, much to the dismay of politicians who called their team's strategy "demented".
Roberto Calderoli, a minister from the far-right Northern League party, also called on di Montezemolo to hand in his resignation.
Di Montezemolo, though, dismissed Calderoli's calls for his resignation
"When the statesman Calderoli will achieve in his life 1% of what Ferrari has done for this country in terms of industry and sports, then he'll deserve an answer."
He added: "For all of us it's a difficult day, the night hasn't lessened the bitter taste after the sad end to an extraordinary season.
"We're sorry to see that there are some politicians on the outside who are ready to push for the guillotine when things go badly.
"We don't understand anyone who revels in self-defeatism, who sinks into the culture of 'everything's gone wrong, we have to start all over again'. They are vices that are very Italian, that we must learn to shake off."
Credit: PlanetF1.com (http://www.planetf1.com)
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