Stefano Domenicali dismisses doubts about the 2026 regulations: "F1 has no problem"

While the paddock of the Formula 1 Despite the turmoil since the start of the 2026 season, Stefano Domenicali remains unperturbed. The contrast is striking. On one side, drivers and teams are pointing the finger at the regulations and the 2026 versions, and on the other, Stefano Domenicali displays absolute serenity. For the Italian, the glass isn't just half full, it's overflowing.

When questioned about the tense atmosphere, the CEO of Formula 1 was keen to put things into perspective. F1 has no problems, it's in excellent shape, just to make sure that's clear to everyone. " he insists on the microphone of The Race podcast, dismissing with a wave of his hand the idea of ​​a poorly negotiated regulatory turn.

To support this optimism, Domenicali doesn't rely on rumors, but on data. According to him, the public already approves of the current show, despite the dominance of certain elements. The vast majority of fans have been, from the outset, very positive about what they are seeing in terms of on-track action.He continued: People want action and to see things that create the right battleground. Most people watching the world don't care about joules, megajoules… They don't know what we're talking about »

While the teams worry about energy management and complex MGU-K systems, Domenicali responds with market logic. For him, the health of a sport is measured by its economic attractiveness. I'm interested in the numbers. I'm interested in the interest of the people who come, who follow us, and who want to be our partners. Do you think our sponsors or partners would be interested if they felt the sport was taking a wrong turn? "A dig at those who fear a loss of interest. Besides, the order books for Formula 1 Grand Prix are full." We have a queue: a queue of countries that want to host a Grand Prix. This is a valuable element for my business analysis. »

Domenicali, the boy from Imola, doesn't hesitate to brandish his own legitimacy as a passionate fan to counter the arguments. I am one of the purists because I was born in Imola and I have followed the races since I was a child. "If the head of FOM assures that listening is crucial He also warned that he would not give in to criticism he deemed unfounded or purely polemical. Listening doesn't mean you always agree… there are people who like to say negative things, even if they don't know what they're talking about. »

However, alarming feedback from drivers, particularly regarding the loss of top speed once the batteries are empty, and concerns from the teams have forced the FIA ​​and FOM to adjust their approach on the eve of the F1 Miami Grand Prix, scheduled for May 1-3.

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