F1 is one of the most entertaining sports out there. The adrenaline, the speed, and the chaos consist of almost everything you want in a sport. However, Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali wants even more entertainment in the sport and is looking to add more to it.
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The F1 CEO has hinted there could be more additions to the sport to make it even more interesting. He also added how F1 won over the non-racing audience and his plans to make the sport more exciting.
Domenicali told Corriere della Sera, “I would like to always fight for something that is worth the title. We will address the issue in the next F1 Commission: the fans, the organizers, everyone want it. The Sprint Race was just the first example that could be improved.” (translated using Google translate)
He further added, “On a normal weekend, the one consisting of free practice 1 and 2 on Friday, each session should be giving away either points or individual qualifying laps , or a qualification for a race . On Saturday, different and shorter , in place of the free thirds, perhaps with the mechanism of the inverted grid.”
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With Formula 1 already breaking records, it’ll be interesting to see if these ideas do become a reality. Moreover, the teams’ reactions to these changes will also be noteworthy.
Stefano Domenicali gives a hint about next year’s F1 Calendar
With the current Formula 1 season in its business end, F1 CEO Domenicali has dropped a hint on what next year’s Formula 1 calendar can look like. The current season had a total of 22 races after the Russian Grand Prix was canceled.
While the Italian said he does not expect more than 24 races, it certainly adds room for a couple of extra races in the upcoming seasons.
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He said, “Of course, there is a limit which we need to work together with our friends at the FIA. I think in that respect we have got to limit the calendar that is more or less on the air. So I don’t think we will be over 24.”
The current Formula 1 season ends with the Abu Dhabi GP on the 20th of November. Max Verstappen currently leads the Driver’s Championship, while Red Bull leads the Constructors Championship.
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With the season’s end approaching quickly, whether Domenicali changes anything in the coming season remains to be seen. Furthermore, how the teams and drivers react to the changes is also a question to ponder. What change would you like to bring to Formula 1?