FERRARI have axed boss Mattia Binotto after he failed to guide the Italian F1 team win their first title since 2008. However, Binotto has now tendered his resignation and will leave the role at the end of the year, having held the position as team principal for four years. Binotto, who has worked for Ferrari for a total of 28 years, oversaw the team build arguably the quickest car this season. Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna said: “I would like to thank Mattia for his many great contributions over 28 years with Ferrari and particularly for leading the team back to a position of competitiveness during this past year. Binotto, who has been linked with a job-switch with Vasseur, was popular within the team.

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