Dec.29 (GMM) Massimo Rivola will in 2009 leave his post as Toro Rosso’s team manager to accept an offer from the reigning constructors’ champions Ferrari
Prior to overseeing the Faenza based squad’s activities under Red Bull ownership, Italian Rivola was Minardi’s long time team manager
Rivola is now to be in charge of Ferrari’s sporting activity and logistics
He will be replaced as team manager at Toro Rosso from within by Gianfranco Fantuzzi, who has been general manager, and previously involved in logistics with Toyota