F1 Team Profile: Ferrari

Ferrari look good. They could be for me the only real challenge to Red Bull - particularly Fernando Alonso, as you would expect. "He is the leader of the team, and now the rules have changed to allow team orders I expect that to become more formalised this year.
"Felipe Massa is good and he will try to prove himself against Alonso this year, but it's going to be very hard, not least because of the environment.
"It's like a family. When things go wrong, it's almost better to leave and start again and if things don't work out for him that's what he needs to do.
"My guess is he knows the writing is on the wall, that it's back to the old Michael Schumacher era, with everything geared towards Alonso.
"That aside, I think Ferrari will be very strong. They look like being best of the rest behind Red Bull."

MEET THE BOSS - STEFANO DOMENICALI

Can you explain your team's philosophy in three words?
Five: Racing is in our DNA.
Why do Ferrari race?
Because, as I said, racing is part of our DNA, since the beginning of our history. Racing is mainly our promotional tool - we do not do any kind of advertising - and our living R&D department for our road cars.

FERRARI FACTS AND STATS Nationality: Italian Headquarters: Maranello (Italy) Debut season: 1950 Drivers: Fernando Alonso Felipe Massa Test/reserve driver: Giancarlo Fisichella Team principal: Stefano Domenicali Technical director: Aldo Costa Engine: Ferrari V8 2010 position: 3rd Constructors' titles: 16

What is special about Ferrari?
Ferrari is a myth, all over the world. When you see a Ferrari in a road, you turn your head to follow her. When you see the Ferrari flags in the stands on the other side of the world you understand the passion that this brand generates.
What is the team's status in Formula 1?
We are the most successful team in the history of the sport and we want to keep the position.
What is the team's image?
You should tell me…
Why should people support Ferrari?
I would not say "should": people do support Ferrari because of the passion which comes from its history, its brand, its style.
If your team were an animal what would it be?
A prancing horse!!
What does a team boss do?
Helps the team to have the best resources to compete, chooses the right people for the right places, protect the team.
What is the most difficult thing about being a team boss?
Dealing with the inside and outside pressure.