In recent years, Formula 1 has not only attracted new spectators but also prestigious brands that want to ride the wave of success of the top category and become part of the grid. Behind this interest lie several reasons, one of which is to be able to enjoy the benefits reserved for new entries and the fact of being able to exploit F1 as a real showcase. But if on the one hand, the Federation has promoted the entry of other teams in favor of an increasingly exciting competition, on the other the CEO of F1 Stefano domenicali he sided with the 10 teams who in recent years have experienced the good and the bad of this category, trying to get by, despite the many difficulties - like Haas for example.
Formula 1 is much more complex than you think, it is not a playground for the rich and above all it is made up of cycles, of "dead" seasons like the one we are experiencing, with the dominance of a single team, Red Bull. You don't just add stuff to make it more compelling. And this is perhaps the biggest sin you risk committing when you want to create a spectacle at all costs.
Domenicali: “It's easy to get on the bandwagon now”
Interviewed on the official F1 podcast Beyond the Grid , Stefano Domenicali – criticized for other ideas, such as having a super calendar of + 24 races, or formats like the Sprint – however said he was against an expansion of the F1 grid. His intent is to create show with what we already have, i.e. 10 teams, for a total of 20 cars, or at most a few additions that are justified. Valuing the teams that have made the history of this sport and that have not abandoned the category even in the most difficult moments.
"I don't think Formula 1 needs a grid expansion – says Domenicali. It's a personal opinion and I have to say it. If you have a good show, 20 cars is more than enough. If you have two cars or two drivers fighting, the level of attention is enormous. With two teams fighting, that means there are four cars in contention, it's incredible. On new entries, I would say wait and see. My 'no' is not against those who want to enter, I have to clarify this because otherwise it would seem that I want to be protectionist, but that's not the case. I want to see the right inputs and I also have to respect those who have invested in Formula 1 in the last period, because respect is forgotten too quickly. Now everyone wants to jump on a bandwagon that is very fast. But we have to be careful, we have to make the right decision".
Source statements: FormulaPassion
