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JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – MARCH 27: Stefano Domenicali, CEO of the Formula One Group, looks on in the Paddock ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 27, 2022 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
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JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – MARCH 27: Stefano Domenicali, CEO of the Formula One Group, looks on in the Paddock ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 27, 2022 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Being a global motorsport such as Formula 1 comes with its fair share of responsibility. Millions of people watch as places, people and things associated with the sport get traction. In times of human conflict, it becomes the duty of organizations with a global reach to make a statement. Stefano Domenicali, CEO of Formula 1 has now come out with his.
The CEO of Formula 1, Stefano Domenicali has spoken about the possibility of ever hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix in Russia again. Speaking to Sport Bild Domenicali proclaimed, “There will be no more racing in Russia.”.
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This comes after Russia was removed from the Formula 1 calendar due to the rising tension between Russia and Ukraine.
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 07: Stefano Domenicali, CEO of the Formula One Group, looks on in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit on April 07, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
This is surely a strong statement of intent from Formula 1 management. In recent times, F1 has come up with many initiatives to tackle and address social issues. Domenicali has clearly set a strong example for other sports to follow in light of the entire conflict.
This latest statement by the CEO of F1 has garnered a lot of positive responses from the fans.
Formula 1 fans react to Stefano Domenicali’s Russia comments
ESPNF1 posted Domenicali’s comments on their Instagram page. Here are just a few of the fan comments. One user wrote, “Thats great news!! Sochi was a not so great track anyway.”
Whilst another user was quick to question F1’s intention by commenting, “Let’s see in 5 years they will race there again.”
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Formula One F1 – Russian Grand Prix – Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia – September 26, 2021 Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. leads ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris at the start of the race REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
However, generally, there is consensus amongst the fans that this decision by the sport is for the good.
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One fan exclaimed, “Big W!”
Another fan was quick to shoot that F1 should “keep Spa!!”.
Further, fans were also quick to suggest replacements for the outgoing race. One user suggested, “Definitely Kyalami GP or Cape Town has to Replace it.”
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Do you think this was a commercially and otherwise viable decision by the Domenicali? Where would you like to see Formula 1 head in 2023 and beyond?
