Formula 1, with the entry of Liberty Medium, has embarked on a path of great change, direction Show. The goal set for some time, in fact, is to want to make the ever more spectacular Formula 1, trying to ensure more action on the track.
Formula 1, Domenicali's plan
They fit right in, touching on this delicate subject, the words of F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali which, during the Portimao GP in MotoGP, he expressed clearly il his thought"I am a proponent of canceling free practice. They are of great use to engineers, this is true, but they are little liked by the public. It is important that there is action every day. All of this could add further intensity to the show: everyone wants to see the cars on the track to race”. Very clear words, which give a very precise idea of Liberty Media's position on the subject. In addition to the desire to decrease the free practice more and more, there is also the new Sprint branded format which, barring sensational twists and turns, will make its debut in Baku in two weeks' time.
Toto Wolff speaks
A clear position taken by Formula 1 which does not seem to have any intention of stopping. However, those who can oppose are the teams, especially the most important. About that, la Mercedes (Toto Wolff in particular) has very clear ideas: no to total revolutions. In fact, the team principal commented on Domenicali's first moves in 2023, expressly asking not to change too much: “I think we all share the same goal: we want this sport to continue to develop well and grow its audience. We just have to find a common denominator on which element is better. I'm honestly more conservative: I like qualifying and the Grand Prix”.
“No more interventions on formats like a sledgehammer”
“So whatever Domenicali decides to do is good, I think he will have all the data on the table, what is good for the public, what is good for the brand. I wish they would try to modify things without using a baseball bat, but a Stanley knife… a more precise way to cut”.
