Statement by Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo following the Bahrain Gran Prix

Maranello, 14 March

“I am happy but above all really proud of my men who have done an extraordinary job This victory has been pursued and wanted after months of hard work. I am extremely happy for them and for our fans.

Ferrari is always Ferrari.

I am delighted for our drivers too. Alonso starts with a victory and Massa still so fast in a tough race after last year’s terrible accident

A first and second place which encourage us to look forward and keep up the hard work.”