( CNN ) -- Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has promised that the Italian Formula One team will not make major changes for 2011 despite this year 's title disappointment , and he tipped Felipe Massa to return to form . Massa played very much a secondary role on his return to driving following his horror accident in July last year , and had to watch as new teammate Fernando Alonso was denied his third drivers ' crown on the last day of the season . Ferrari were criticized for the tactical decision to have Alonso follow Red Bull 's Mark Webber into the pits early on in Abu Dhabi , which consequently helped the Australian 's teammate Sebastian Vettel claim the race victory and his first world title . However , Montezemolo backed Ferrari to bounce back next year with both drivers at the helm . `` That is the strength of Ferrari , in that we never give up , '' he told the Ferrari website . `` Having been in Formula One for such a long time , this was certainly not the first time I have lost a world championship at the final race . Ferrari 'astonished ' by politician 's rant . `` Changes within the team ? That is not our philosophy , because for years now we have adopted a policy based on dynamic stability : a few minor adjustments are possible , but no major upheaval . `` Alonso was amazing , both on and off the track : determined and full of self-belief , a real driving force . I expect a lot from Felipe next year : I am sure he will return to being the man we saw in 2008 . '' The Brazilian driver , who was denied the drivers ' title by Lewis Hamilton at the final race two years ago , played down suggestions that he was battling for his future at Ferrari . `` I do n't think 2011 signifies a crucial year for me . Fundamentally , I have been in this situation often , '' he told the team 's website . Massa impressed with new Pirelli tires . `` I remember that at the start of 2006 , many people said I would only last a year at Ferrari and then I won races that season and went on to stay for a long time more . `` This year , there were many who said I would have a difficult year after my accident in Budapest : it turned out that way , but not for that reason . Over the years , the names of at least 10 drivers have been put forward as replacements for me at Ferrari , but I am still here ! '' Montezemolo also backed team principal Stefano Domenicali as the Scuderia seek to adapt to technical changes in 2011 and add to the marque 's 15 drivers ' titles and 16 constructors ' crowns . `` I am very happy with the work with which Stefano Domenicali is moving us forward , with great ability , spirit and a sense of balance , '' the 63-year-old said . `` For 2011 there will be various technical changes , from the return of KERS to the arrival of Pirelli tires and an adjustable rear wing . `` We are starting from a solid base . I 'm thinking here of the fact that at the end of last year , our energy recovery system was very competitive . As for the rear wing , I hope we start the season with total clarity as regards the regulations . I am not worried about it , but our experience of 2009 still grates . '' Montezemolo revealed that 2011 will also be a big year for Ferrari both on and off the racetrack . `` We are finalizing the details for our first showroom in India , we are strengthening our position in China and the United States . In Formula One terms , we have very clear targets , '' he said . `` There is a great will to fight back and be ready for next season , when our aim is to have a car that , right from the start , is capable of winning so that we do n't have to play catch-up . ''
Ferrari boss plans to keep Stefano Domenicali and Felipe Massa as the team 's drivers . Montezemolo 's future was under scrutiny after the Italian struggled on his return to racing . President Montezemolo Montezemolo says no major changes are needed at Italian marque . He also backs team principal Luca di as Ferrari seek to improve in 2011 .