Marko tips Binotto's successor to be internal pick

Mattia Binotto's demise at Ferrari might be traced back to the moment Charles Leclerc had the now-ousted team boss' finger pointed at him at Silverstone.

Despite denying it in Abu Dhabi, the Maranello marque has now confirmed that after 28 years with Ferrari, Binotto will not be team principal beyond New Year's Eve.

The statement said Ferrari has "accepted the resignation" of the 53-year-old Italian, who is already linked with moves to Alpine or Aston Martin.

"The process is underway to identify Scuderia Ferrari's new team principal and is expected to be finalised in the new year," Ferrari added.

The frontrunner is Sauber boss and Frenchman Frederic Vasseur, who is historically close with the Nicholas Todt-managed Leclerc camp.

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