Ferrari boss thinks Schumacher and Alonso are the only leaders in F1
Last Updated: September 5, 2011 12:06pm
Domenicali: says Vettel is not experienced enough to be a leader
Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali thinks that Sebastian Vettel does not yet have the same leadership skills as Fernando Alonso or Michael Schumacher.
Reigning world champion Vettel currently leads this season's drivers' standings by 92 points over Red Bull team-mate Mark Webber.
But despite his recent domination of Formula One, Domenicali does not think he can push his team forward in the same way as seven-time champion Schumacher and current Ferrari star Alonso.
"Really, there are only two (leaders) and they are Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher. I see no others," Domenicali told German newspaper Bild.
He added: "Vettel is still not a leader. He is on the way there but he is still not as far as Michael and Fernando. He is simply too young and still has to gain experience."
The Italian explained that Alonso and Schumacher command greater respect within their teams due to their several years of experience.
Fight
Domenicali said: "Look at Michael and Fernando. I see many parallels. Both are fighting like lions to get their team to the front.
"They take care of details that others don't notice. And of course people listen to them because they have a lot of experience. Sebastian is close but right now there are only two."
With such a huge margin in the points standings, it will be a huge surprise if Vettel does not claim his second straight championship at the end of the season.
Although Domenicali admits that he is not happy with Ferrari's failure to mount a real title challenge in 2011, he is confident that the famous Italian team can return to the top in the coming years.
"(I'm) not very pleased. But with all due respect, they have a title, we have 16. If Red Bull wins half as many as we have then perhaps we need to rethink," he said.
"The question is who has the better foundation. We are currently building a new Ferrari and then we'll start a great period."
Credit: Sky Sports (www.skysports.com)
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