Ferrari later recalled, "As soon as Pironi arrived at Maranello, he won everyone's admiration and affection, not only for his gifts as an athlete, but also for his way of doing things - he was reserved while at the same time outgoing."
Ferrari recordou máis tarde, "Segundo chegou Pironi a Maranello, gañou a admiración e o afecto de todos, non só polas súas dotes como deportista, senón tamén pola súa forma de facer as cousas, era reservado, e ao mesmo tempo extravertido."