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Domenicali targets shorter F1 races and sprint format future

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Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali addressed the championship's future at Monza, emphasizing the need to remain grounded despite current success. A central theme was the regulatory future, with F1 and the FIA preparing for the next generation of power units in a changed industrial context. Domenicali stressed the importance of balancing manufacturer dependence with series independence, noting that if major players left, F1 would face a significant problem.

He advocated for sustainable fuels and lighter cars to allow drivers to push to the limit. Regarding the sporting product, Domenicali opened the door to shortening grands pri, suggesting reducing races by two or three laps to cater to younger audiences with shorter attention spans. He defended the sprint race format, ruling out a Moto GP-style weekend occurrence but confirming they will be fewer than half of all events.

Domenicali linked these changes directly to audience evolution, noting a growing female following and shifting demographics. He concluded that the priority is maintaining the spectacle while adapting to a changing media landscape.