Stefano Domenicali Archives

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali responds to fan criticism about the 2026 regulations, focusing on fan perception of overtaking.

F1 CEO Domenicali on “positive” fan response to 2026 regulations

Disha Rawal4 hours ago5 hours ago03 mins

According to F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, the 2026 regulations have been controversial among fans. While some enjoy seeing multiple overtakes during the race, others have criticised the rules for their over-reliance on battery deployment and super-clipping. Four-time WDC Max Verstappen has consistently expressed his frustrations with the new regulations, not wanting the series to become…

Albert Park is set to dedicate Turn for the first time in F1 history to two female engineers, Laura Mueller and Hannah Schmitz as teams head to Melbourne for the 2026 Australian GP

Albert Park to name Turn 6 after female F1 engineers Laura Mueller and Hannah Schmitz in historic first

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

The 2026 Australian GP will mark a new milestone in F1 history, with Albert Park Circuit dedicating Turn 6 for the first time to two trailblazing female engineers, Laura Mueller and Hannah Schmitz, as part of the “In Her Corner” initiative celebrating International Women’s Day. In line with the popular tradition of motorsport circuits worldwide…

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Second placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing Stefano Domenicali, CEO of the Formula One Group and Third placed George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team talk in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160115 // Usage for editorial use only //

Stefano Domenicali calls for patience, says F1 is ready to act if 2026 rules fall short

Rohit Bhaskar2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

F1’s latest set of regulations has received widespread criticism from drivers and fans, prompting CEO Stefano Domenicali to respond publicly in favour of the F1 2026 rules. Domenicali urged everyone to remain patient, assuring that F1 will take action if the new regulations fail to deliver. Since the introduction of these rules back in 2023,…

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F1 Academy unveils new logo and brand identity for 2026 season

Camilla Bianca Trentin3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

F1 Academy has revealed a bold new logo and visual identity ahead of the 2026 season. Reflecting the F1 Academy brand identity 2026 and the the championship’s growing ambitions on the motorsport ladder, the refreshed look also underlines its mission to accelerate female talent. After three seasons of strong momentum, leaders say the championship is…

F1 ACADEMY unveils 2026 calendar including 7 locations with first appearance at Silverstone during the British GP

F1 ACADEMY reveals its 2026 calendar

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

F1 ACADEMY unveiled its 2026 calendar, confirming seven rounds once again held in support of the F1nWorld Championship. The series announced its first-ever appearance at Silverstone, marking an important milestone for its fourth season. The championship continued to feature 14 races across the seven rounds. It retained the popular reverse-grid format for one race at…

FIA CEO Mohammed Ben Sulayem comments on Stefano Domenicali's push for additional sprint weekends from 2027

Mohammed Ben Sulayem worries about “additional burden” caused by added Sprint Races

Olivia Pursehouse7 months ago7 months ago02 mins

Along with the recent announcement of the 2026 Sprint calendar has come conversation surrounding the locations, and the amount of Sprints. FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem has expressed his thoughts on the increasingly number of Sprint Races. Rumours have began to appear surrounding the possibility of 10 Sprint Races in 2027. In conversation with Viaplay,…

Formula 3 launches €1M prize fund to boost young driver development

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

Formula 3 has introduced a new one-million-euro prize fund for its top five drivers, as of the 2025 season. Under the scheme, the champion receives €300,000, with second and third place awarded €250,000 and €200,000 respectively. The fourth- and fifth-placed finishers claim €150,000 and €100,000 respectively. To qualify, drivers must progress to Formula 2 the…

F1 drivers hold split opinions on Domenicali’s comments about shorter races for youth

Rohit Bhaskar7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali‘s recent comments about younger fans preferring shorter races have sparked a debate amongst the F1 fraternity. Ahead of the Italian GP, drivers have weighed in on Domenicali’s statement revealing a divide between tradition and evolution in Grand Prix racing. The discussion emerged during the Italian GP when Domenicali said that they…

F1 drivers going around the hairpin during the Monaco GP 2025

Monaco GP to remain on F1 calendar through 2035 after latest extension

Magdalena Put7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

Formula 1 has confirmed that the Monaco GP will stay on the calendar until 2035, following the signing of a new four-year contract extension between the Automobile Club de Monaco and FOM, the sport’s commercial rights holder. The updated agreement, announced on Friday, builds on a previous deal struck in November 2024, which guaranteed Monaco…

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali during an F1 race weekend format at the F1 Australian GP

Domenicali sees more sprint weekends and shorter races as part of a new era of F1 weekend formats

Ana-Maria Andronic7 months ago7 months ago06 mins

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali made some unexpected statements regarding changes to the race weekend format that will impact fan engagement. Currently, Formula 1 bosses are reviewing the current format and discussing possible courses of action. While no immediate announcement has been made yet, Domenicali went on to state that these decisions would adapt to the…