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Italian motorsport engineer (born 1969) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mattia Binotto (born 3 November 1969) is a Swiss-Italian motorsport engineer. Formerly the team principal of Scuderia Ferrari in Formula One from 2019 to 2022,[2] he has been the chief operating officer (COO) and chief technical officer (CTO) of Sauber Motorsport since 1 August 2024.[3]
Mattia Binotto | |
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.jpg) Binotto in 2022 | |
| Born | 3 November 1969 Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Nationality | Italian, Swiss |
| Alma mater | École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne University of Modena and Reggio Emilia |
| Occupation(s) | Team Principal of Scuderia Ferrari (2019–2022) COO and CTO of Sauber Motorsport (2024–2025)/Audi F1 Team (2026–) |
| Children | 2[1] |
Binotto was born in Lausanne to Italian parents.[1] He obtained a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in 1994 and then a Master Degree in motor vehicle engineering at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. In 1995, he joined Scuderia Ferrari in the engine department. Binotto was part of the team during the successful early 2000s, when Michael Schumacher secured five consecutive Formula One World Championships. In 2007, he was promoted to the role of Chief Engineer, and in 2009 he supervised the engine and KERS operations with Paolo Martinelli and subesequently with Luca Marmorini.
In 2013, Binotto became Head of the Engine Department, before becoming chief technical officer (CTO) of Ferrari in July 2016, replacing James Allison.[4] During Binotto's two years as CTO, Ferrari once more competed for regular race wins. In 2019, he was promoted to team principal, replacing Maurizio Arrivabene.[5] In November 2022, Binotto announced his resignation from the role. He left Ferrari after 27 years on 31 December 2022.[6]
In 2023 Binotto worked as a consultant for TEXA (Tecnologie Elettroniche X Automotive) in Treviso.[7]
On 1 August 2024 Binotto was announced as the replacement for Andreas Seidl and Oliver Hoffman as COO and CTO of Sauber Motorsport. Binotto is set to remain with the team as it becomes Audi's Formula One Team.[8]
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