That's exactly how it sounded to me too with all that "we agree on principles but not on the timeline" phrasing.

They may as well reset the clock on their 100 race plan.

Othmar pretty much said that in his goodbye interviews with the media. He came in, the suits told him "this is the plan and we need to be that good in that time", Othmar told them "that's not doable" and they were like "well then you're the problem"

Fair, but a good team boss either has Charisma or leadership skills, or both (Like Toto or Horner). I don't feel like Otmar left a lasting impression on anyone that worked with him