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While I agree that Ferrari's corporate objectives supersede the fans' sporting interests, I believe that in Austria Ferrari did not recognise where their LONG TERM corporate interests lie. 
One of the major reasons they go racing is to build the Ferrari brand image (to sell more cars and merchandise at higher prices than they could with a weaker brand). They don't just race for its own sake. The intense negative reaction of a predominantly German crowd, dressed in Ferrari gear, at the sight of a German Ferrari driver winning the race, tells me that were Ferrari to persist in such tactics they would damage the very brand image they are trying to build and strengthen. 
Simply winning races and championships is only a short term goal. Long term, the way they are won will matter to many potential customers. Obviously it will take a long time to damage such a strong brand, but I believe Ferrari's failure to pull Rubens over at the Nurburgring (even discreetly) suggests they have heeded the "marketing lesson" from Austria - David F. - Australia (Reference Heretic 4-13 - Confusing corporate objectives with sport)

The Heretic replies:

Sorry it took me so long to reply but it certainly looks as if team orders have been put on hold at Ferrari (possibly until next year). Over the balance of the year we will see how good Barrichello really is.

The Heretic

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