Brawn not interested in Ferrari advisory role

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Tapped for an advisory role with Ferrari, Ross Brawn has made it clear that he has no intention of getting involved once again in Formula 1.

Following a senior management meeting in Maranello after Silverstone led by CEO Sergio Marchionne, which addressed the Scuderia's current lack of performance and eventual solutions destined to improve results, it is believed that Brawn was offered a role with the Italian squad to help it turn things around.

With Brawn visibly reluctant to immerse himself completely into the team's running, Ferrari offered concessions which could have led to a simple consultancy role for the former technical director and strategist, one which would have minimized travel and suited his personal agenda.

But Brawn has apparently formally declined the offer.

With the Scuderia falling way short of its targets this season, rumors have emerged that the atmosphere has deteriorated between management and key personnel within the team, with speculation mounting that technical director James Allison could leave Maranello, perhaps even as soon as this week.

Should the British engineer, who recently endured a personal loss with the passing of his wife, effectively leave Ferrari and return to Great Britain, it is unknown who would replace him at the helm of the Italian outfit's technical team.

Sergio Marchionne appears determined to seek a more hands on role within the Scuderia to correct its current course of underperformance, which in turn could lead to further unsettling of the house of Maranello.

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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.