Ferrari President and CEO Sergio Marchionne greeted the Scuderia’s first win since 2015 with the consideration and elation it deserves.<\/p>\n
Ferrari has kept a low profile since the beginning of the year on the media front, but the Canadian-Italian executive had plenty to say after Sebastian Vettel’s win in Melbourne today.<\/p>\n
“It was about time,” Marchionne said in a statement.<\/p>\n
“I am delighted for the team and for our Tifosi who stood by us throughout this whole period. We’ve been waiting for this victory for almost a year and a half.<\/p>\n
“Hearing the Italian national anthem again was very moving. Sebastian delivered a great race and I am sure Kimi will be soon up there battling alongside his team-mate.<\/p>\n
“Of course, this victory is something to share with the entire team, both at the circuit and back in Maranello, because teamwork is the only way to achieve major goals.”<\/p>\n
Marchionne insisted however that he wasn’t expecting the season to be clear sailing, with still a lot of work ahead to build and sustain Ferrari’s momentum.<\/p>\n
“It is absolutely essential to remember that this is not the destination but the first step on a long road that must see us all focused on improving each and every day,” he concluded.<\/p>\n
GALLERY: all the pics from Sunday’s action<\/p>\n