Domenicali is not convinced that there will be a runaway leader next term, but certainly feels that F1 has room to improve in communicating the changes for next season – particularly when it comes to ensuring that everyone watching understands the basics of the new rules.<\/p>\n
He says that using simplified language to describe the technical changes for 2026 should help F1 in retaining and on-boarding new fans.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s a very important topic looking ahead to next season. We\u2019ll have a major rules change, and it will be crucial to explain all the technical and regulatory novelties on the cars in simple terms,” Domenicali told select media, including Autosport.<\/p>\n
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2026 Formula 1 rules<\/p>\n
Photo by: FIA<\/p>\n
“This has to be planned in a structured, easy-to-understand way. Today we have many more \u2018casual fans\u2019 who don\u2019t know what\u2019s under the bodywork, and for this audience a change of this scale won\u2019t be easy to grasp.<\/p>\n
“Together with our colleagues at the [FIA] and the teams\u2019 representatives, we\u2019re considering a meeting with the media to work out the best way to explain, in simple terms, what we\u2019ll see on track next season.<\/p>\n
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“At first, with short \u2018pills\u2019, including graphics, to show what the car is, how it works and what the drivers will need to get used to. This will be crucial, because in recent months everything and more has been said about next year\u2019s rules – sometimes instrumentally; that\u2019s part of the game.<\/p>\n
“We don\u2019t want to use engineers\u2019 language; we have to be practical, basic. I have to understand it myself; if I get it, then it\u2019s fine.<\/p>\n
“We can\u2019t ignore that many new fans are entering F1 who don\u2019t know this world, so it\u2019s our duty to simplify the language and explain what will happen. We\u2019ll have to explain it very, very well.”<\/p>\n
Domenicali confirms post-Monza meeting on F1 2030 plans<\/p>\n
According to Domenicali, there will be a meeting after the Italian Grand Prix to discuss powertrain plans for 2030; it is known that the FIA favours the reduction of hybridisation and a naturally aspirated engine using sustainable fuels.<\/p>\n
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Stefano Domenicali, CEO of the Formula One Group talks with Flavio Briatore, Executive Advisor of Alpine F1<\/p>\n
Photo by: Sam Bloxham \/ Motorsport Images<\/p>\n
Domenicali agrees that “excessive” hybridisation means that it is difficult to reduce the weight and size of the cars, the regulations need to ensure that it sufficiently interests the current manufacturers – and potentially tempt new players to join.<\/p>\n
“I share the FIA\u2019s view: sustainable fuels are central, and excessive electrification only leads to heavier cars, greater complexity and larger dimensions which, frankly, I don\u2019t think are so interesting.<\/p>\n
“If we keep a form of hybridisation and safeguard sustainability with the new generation of fuels, then discussing a new engine is, I think, correct.<\/p>\n
“The goals are to reduce teams\u2019 running costs; sustainable fuels and hybridisation will still meet manufacturers\u2019 needs; and we also want to guarantee the greatest possible independence should there be another crisis in the automotive sector.<\/p>\n
“We want to keep the big carmakers with us, so the goal is to offer a technological project that interests them while also making it possible, if needed, to create a sort of \u2018Formula 1\u2019 engine that can protect us at any time from potential downturns.<\/p>\n
“The preference is obviously to keep the major manufacturers we have – and maybe attract new ones. We\u2019ll have Audi, Cadillac, Honda will return, and Toyota is monitoring the situation.”<\/p>\n
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