Mattia Binotto


Mattia Binotto is an Italian motorsport engineer. Since 2025, Binotto has been the head of the Audi F1 Project. From to, he served as the team principal of Italian Formula One team Scuderia Ferrari in Formula One.

Early and personal life

Binotto was born on 3 November 1969 in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland, to Italian parents. he obtained a degree in mechanical engineering at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, and then a master's degree in automotive engineering at the University of Modena.

Career

Ferrari (1995–2022)

In 1995, he joined Scuderia Ferrari as an engine engineer on the test team.
In 2013, Binotto became Head of the Engine Department, before becoming chief technical officer of Ferrari in July 2016, replacing James Allison. 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. In November 2022, Binotto announced his resignation from the role. He left Ferrari after 27 years on 31 December 2022.

Private sector

In 2023, Binotto worked as a consultant for TEXA in Treviso.

Sauber/Audi (2024–present)

On 1 August 2024, Binotto was announced as the replacement for Andreas Seidl and Oliver Hoffman as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technical Officer of Sauber Motorsport as part of its transition to the Audi Formula One Team
On 5 May 2025, it was announced that Binotto's responsibilities would be expanded to become the Head of the Audi F1 Project and that he would be responsible for development activities at the Hinwil and Neuburg an der Donau facilities, as well as at the future technical centre in England.