Team chief Todt warns Ferrari rivals to expect a backlash

JEAN TODT has warned Formula One to expect a Ferrari backlash as the former world champions look to avenge last year’s embarrassment.

Ferrari launched their 2006 car at Mugello yesterday with memories of their disastrous 2005 campaign still fresh in their minds.

Aiming for a sixth successive world championship double, the Italian squad struggled to get to grips with rule changes and managed only one victory, when 14 rivals refused to start at Indianapolis.