MS was employed back in 1996 to get Ferrari back on track, that is, to win both championships. As he was the current WDC then, their hopes were on his shoulders, but he himself said that a Ferrari revival and comeback must be built on a solid team foundation. Ever since MS joined Ferrari, there have been team orders. Ferrari have always made this clear.
Irvine lasted 2 seasons with Ferrari. When MS was in the hunt for the WDC, EI rode shotgun for MS. That season saw MS break his leg at Silverstone, and suddenly EI had a chance. Upon returning to racing, MS was under orders to help EI win the WDC, and we saw him ride shotgun for EI. This is how it is at Ferrari. The driver not gunning for the WDC will always be a domestique. EI is a good example. He earned a fat salary, usually ended the race in the top 6, and even ended WDC runner-up. But he did not like this position. Is he better off at Jaguar now? Go figure.
RB knows that he is not the chosen one to wear the WDC crown at Ferrari. His role is to assist MS win the WDC, and help Ferrari win the CC by firstly finishing, and secondly, finishing in a position as high as possible. No-one enjoyed the final moments of the race on Sunday. MS was just as taken aback as everyone else was, but in the end, its all about points. Anything can still happen in the season. 2 or 3 MS retirements and the WDC is a different picture. It could of been MS taken out by Heidfeld. This sort of thing can happen to anyone.
It's a difficult situation for Ferrari: do they ensure MS takes maximum points and strengthen their chances for the WDC, or do they keep us fans happy and let RB take his second win and then hope that MS doesn't lose the WDC in the final race by 4 points?
