While many see Ferrari's quit threats as mere theatrics, Pirelli's Mario Isola insists the warning should be taken seriously by F1. Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne warned last November that the Italian manufacturer could leave F1 if the sport goes down a path to new engine rules which would not be in its best interest. Specifically, Marchionne has chided F1 and sporting manager Ross Brawn for espousing a vision from 2021 which would resort to standardization as a means for reducing engine costs in the future. Revived F1 tyre war would hit costs and competition, says Pirelli There have been countless times in the past when Ferrari has threatened to quit F1, but Isola believes the latest...
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