Marchionne puts to rest rumors of Arrivabene's demise

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Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne is visiting the troops at the US Grand Prix this weekend, lending his support to the Scuderia as it seeks to pick itself up after its disastrous recent run.

Asked by Sky F1 to comment on the rumors of team principal Maurizio Arrivabene's impending demise and replacement by tech boss Mattia Binotto, Marchionne insisted on putting the record straight.

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"Both Mattia and Maurizio have been involved in this process, picking one or the other is a bit idiotic," said the Fiat-Chrysler CEO.

"They were both at the table when the operation was going. Technically I was involved too, as the chairman."

Marchionne added that displacing or firing personnel at Ferrari was not the solution to the team's issues which he believes evolve around a change of process.

"That's not going to solve the issues. We need to win, that's the more important thing. I don't think it's attributable to a single guy.

"Processes may not have helped, and those things are being addressed."

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.