Giancarlo Fisichella looks back at Ferrari move in 2009: “I’d choose Ferrari another hundred times”. Giancarlo Fisichella on Ferrari move in 2009.

The world of Formula 1 is filled with speed, adrenaline, and crucial decisions, both on and off the track. One of the most emblematic episodes of this reality was Giancarlo Fisichella’s move to Ferrari in 2009. But let’s proceed in order.

The choice of a driver: between dream and reality

During the 2009 Formula 1 championship, Force India displayed impressive progress. After a surprising performance at the Belgian Grand Prix, where Giancarlo Fisichella secured a pole position and finished second only to the great Kimi Räikkönen, a call from Ferrari changed everything. When asked if he would make the same choice again, considering that the Ferrari F60 car was not particularly competitive, Giancarlo Fisichella responded without hesitation in an interview for Italian daily newspaper Il Corriere della Sera: “Even though I knew the challenges I would face, I would choose Ferrari another hundred times. At 37 years old, it was the dream I had always pursued. And even though the car was difficult to drive, Kimi amazingly managed to give us a victory in Spa. From that moment on, I became a true Ferrari fan.” – he pointed out.

Reflections on past mistakes

Every driver has decisions they regret. For Giancarlo Fisichella, the biggest mistake was in 2002: “I should have stayed with Benetton, but I chose to return to Jordan. It’s a decision I regret.”

Fisichella beyond Formula 1

But Giancarlo Fisichella’s career isn’t confined to Formula 1. The Italian driver has also achieved great success outside the pinnacle of motorsport. “I’ve always been a versatile driver, and in 2010, I discovered the world of endurance racing. Although it was initially a radical change, I adapted quickly,” he proudly states.