Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says drivers are free to voice criticisms of changes in the series “but we don’t need to be selfish.”
Stefano Domenicali articles archive
Pitt/Hamilton production embedded ‘within the show’ will be a first for F1 – Domenicali
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says a Hollywood movie production crew will begin shooting an F1-based film “very soon”.
Red Bull dominance is a turn-off for “avid” F1 fans but not new viewers – Domenicali
2023 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull’s dominant start to the 2023 Formula 1 season isn’t a turn-off for newcomers to the sport, the series’ CEO Stefano Domenicali believes.
F1 ‘could have 32 grands prix today because everyone wants one’ – Domenicali
2023 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says interest in hosting races is so high the series could hold 32 grands prix. It is currently limited to 24.
Pictures: First official Formula 1 exhibition opens in Spain
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1’s first official exhibition, featuring cars, helmets, memorabilia and displays spanning the history of the sport has opened in Madrid.
F1 “in strongest position ever” says Domenicali as revenue hits £2bn in 2022
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says the series in its strongest position ever as the sport revealed it generated over £2 billion ($2.5bn) in revenue last year.
Lawson and Hadjar to make F1 practice appearances – Tost
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Lawson and Hadjar to get F1 practice runs • Domenicali proud of F1’s “soft power” on human rights • MPs want inquiry over human rights violations in F1 destinations
Domenicali criticises Andretti ‘shouting and pushing the system’ to get into F1
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has criticised Michael Andretti’s attempts to enter the championship, saying remarks made by the former driver were “not smart”.
Domenicali says F1 won’t gag drivers and expects FIA to clarify politics clampdown
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali expects the FIA will clarify its rules on drivers’ political statements and says the series will not silence anyone.
Will F1’s TV and ticket sales boom continue into 2023?
News Focus
Posted onFormula 1 enjoyed one of is most successful ever seasons in 2022 – from a commercial standpoint. Is the sport in line for another lucrative year in 2023?
Domenicali “totally confident” of closer title fight next year after Red Bull rout in 2022
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says Red Bull’s rivals may have missed opportunities to beat them in 2022 and he expects a closer title fight next year.
Zhou expects to keep F1 seat in 2023 and predicts Chinese GP will return
2023 F1 season
Posted onZhou Guanyu is confident he will keep his place on the Formula 1 grid next year – and that he will have the chance to compete in his home grand prix.
FIA reaffirms “commitment” to women competing in F1 after Domenicali comment
2022 F1 season
Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem reaffirmed the governing body will “actively encourage” more women in formula racing after comments by Stefano Domenicali.
Avoid language which may discourage women from entering motorsport – Vettel
2022 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel warned against discouraging women from entering motorsport after Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said he doesn’t expect a female driver to join the series within the next five years.
Domenicali sees no need for Andretti or other new team to join F1
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says Andretti has been more “vocal” than other aspiring new entrants, but sees no need to add an 11th team.
F1 to reveal calendar strategy as Domenicali says 30 promoters want races
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali’s claim he has enough interest from promoters to hold 30 races was taken by some as a sign he is planning a major expansion of the calendar.
FIA’s report on Abu Dhabi vital to F1’s “credibility” – Domenicali
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says fans have not lost trust in the sport after the controversial conclusion to the 2021 season.
Over 100 million watched F1’s 2021 finale
2021 F1 season
Posted onWorldwide TV audiences for Formula 1 topped 1.5 billion in total over the course of the 2021 season, Formula One say.
Fans show limited support for F1’s sprint qualifying format in official survey
2021 F1 season
Posted onA survey revealed limited support from fans for F1’s new sprint format, but CEO Stefano Domenicali is encouraged by the results and plans more rounds next year.
F1 CEO Domenicali reacts to calls for refunds as Hamilton brands Belgian GP a “farce”
2021 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali responded to calls for spectators at Spa-Francorchamps to be compensated for today’s drastically shortened, rain-hit race.