Stefano Domenicali Interview

[Nampahc Niloc]

Interesting interview with Stefano Domenicali here:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/55939398

Encouraging the drivers to follow Hamilton’s example by speaking out on social issues is going to annoy a few people here I suspect. Though maybe it’s ok as long as it’s not Lewis.

Less controversially, he has ruled out reverse grids. That’s a relief to me, as I feel it would be a gimmick too far. I’m interested to see where they go with the Saturday sprint race, since it won’t be used as qualifying for Sunday. Maybe for half points? It will please those who want to see the drivers at 100% throughout, though I suspect it won’t have the effect on the show that some on here think it will.

The possibility of starting with 2 races at Bahrain will come as little surprise to many, hopefully with the short circuit again, though the teams will have more data now so there will be less surprises.

Edit: embarrassing their/there mistake that undermined my entire post.

Edited by Nampahc Niloc on Friday 5th February 11:00

[Fundoreen]

When they yanked him onto the screen for C4 F1 it was utterly useless. He was never going to say anything nasty or controvertial as he is too polite and serious.
Glad he has an important F1 job not gurning TV idiocy.

[Hungrymc]

Or has he been very controversial?

If I remember correctly, some people were demanding Hamilton be “sacked’’ for the Breonna T-shirt.

[sgtBerbatov]

Not sure a spring race is going to work this year.

Imagine there's a crash, car gets wiped out, you're away from the factory so parts are limited. What then?

[anonymous-user]

He means well, but I wonder if Domenicali has thought this through properly.

Allowing F1 to become politically active could well backfire, especially on its drivers.