I knew it, I knew it, I knew it. Ferrari are the preferred team among the F1 teams, and F1's CEO Bernie Ecclestone confirmed it.

Check out these quotes (from this article):

The only thing he has not mentioned is the extra money Ferrari get above all the other teams and all the extra things Ferrari have had for years - the 'general help' they are considered to have had in Formula One...We "bought" Ferrari. We "bought" Ferrari's loyalty. Our deal with Ferrari was that we "bought" them so they would not go to the others.

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The truth comes to light. It's finally out and in the open.