It is the latest in a series of interventions by Di Montezemolo this year.
Before the Bahrain Grand Prix in April – which was widely regarded as one of
the finest for years – he said that the sport had become little more than
“taxi cab” racing and fuel-economy runs.
The Italian team insist that this move is not simply a response to their lack
of competitiveness in F1’s new hybrid era. The team are 171 points behind
leaders Mercedes in the constructors’ championship.
A Ferrari spokesman said: “It is natural for Ferrari to exercise a proactive
approach and discussions are ongoing at the appropriate levels.
“There is a need to act collectively with the sport’s key stakeholders and to
reflect on the bigger picture, with constructive critics in the interests of
the sport, with an eye towards technology and another one towards the show.
“Formula One has been built over the years into a unique marketing and
sporting platform and it must now consolidate its ability to attract global
sponsors, engage with fans and make racing more exciting.”