Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali has addressed criticism from drivers regarding the sport's power unit regulations. He stated that drivers are free to express their opinions, though he prefers constructive discussions behind closed doors to find solutions.

Max Verstappen has been a vocal critic of the current technical rules, describing certain racing styles as "anti-racing." He has expressed concerns that the power unit regulations result in insufficient horsepower, making the racing less exciting. Verstappen previously suggested his future in the sport could depend on these regulatory changes.

Despite these tensions, Domenicali maintains an incredible relationship with the Red Bull driver and believes the sport is bigger than any individual. He noted that while technical nuances matter to experts, the vast majority of fans are primarily interested in seeing overtaking and high-quality racing on the track.