Ferrari has quietly responded to recent allegations that it unfairly preps its vehicles used by journalists – particularly when it comes to comparison articles. Rather than give respected auto journalist Chris Harris's shocking article (published by Jalopnik) credibility though an official release, the Italian automaker responded in what amounts to rebuttal article written by The Telegraph's Andrew English.
Ferrari communications director Sefano Lai denies all of Harris's charges, including that the Prancing Horse fiddles with suspension setups or engine electronics on press cars. He then goes a step further, commenting that, "I think Chris has done more harm to himself than to Ferrari." That seems unlikely, however, with claims that Ferrari 'fixes' cars lighting up the blogosphere, while Harris seems to have gained credibility and notoriety beyond what he has already earned as a professional auto journalist.
Lai even comments that when it comes to eking out every last second from a car, "For most Ferrari owners, these things are not important." Many of the Ferrari faithful will no doubt be offended by this remark, even if it has more than a grain of truth to it.
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