A test of wills at Ferrari boosts Todt and Felisa.(News)

From: Automotive News Europe | Date: May 17, 2004| Author: Ciferri, Luca | Copyright information

Byline: Luca Ciferri

A three-month trial of strength between Fiat group CEO Giuseppe Morchio and Ferrari-Maserati boss Luca Cordero di Montezemolo ended with a draw that is satisfactory to both.

At issue was who would run Ferrari and Maserati after Montezemolo leaves later this month to head Confindustria, the powerful Italian industry association.

Morchio wanted to install Martin Leach, his first candidate last year as new Fiat Auto CEO, at the he...