“Not sure if he enjoyed it”: Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto spotted at NBA season opener between San Antonio Spurs and Charlotte Hornets ahead of US Grand Prix

"Not sure if he enjoyed it": Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto spotted at NBA season opener between San Antonio Spurs and Charlotte Hornets ahead of US Grand Prix

Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto attended the match between San Antonio Spurs and Charlotte Hornets ahead of the US Grand Prix. 

For the second time in 2022, F1 teams and drivers have traveled to the United States for a Grand Prix. From 2011-2021, the US Grand Prix in Austin was the only race on the calendar but Miami got added this season.

The race in Miami took place earlier this April and Max Verstappen won it. The Dutchman traveled to Austin for the second American race of 2022 this weekend, with the World Championship already secured. He managed to hold off an early challenge from Charles Leclerc and Ferrari to coast home to a comfortable Title win.

Speaking of Ferrari, team boss Mattia Binotto took some time off to watch the NBA earlier this week. The World’s biggest basketball league kicked off its 22/23 season recently. Binotto, who was in Texas, traveled to the AT&T stadium in San Antonio to watch the Spurs take on Charlotte Hornets.

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F1 Twitter reacts to the Ferrari boss getting bored at an NBA game

Pictures of Binotto at San Antonio’s season opener went viral on social media this week. Fans mainly found it hilarious because the pictures showed Binotto looking very bored!

Fans shared this picture on Twitter and were adamant that Binotto was not remotely interested in watching basketball.

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Charles Leclerc to take engine penalty at US Grand Prix this weekend

Ferrari’s Title fight is virtually over now with just four races left. Red Bull need to score 16 more points at Austin to secure their first Constructors’ Title since 2013. It’s almost impossible for the Italian outfit to overturn the deficit now.

On top of that, Charles Leclerc will be taking an engine penalty this weekend. He will use up his sixth ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) and will start five places below his qualifying position. This hands Red Bull an even bigger opportunity to clinch the Title at COTA.

Ferrari’s 2022 will end in immense disappointment, despite showing early promise. The Maranello-based team will be hoping to bounce back stronger in 2023.

 

Post Edited By: Somin Bhattacharjee
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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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