Stefano Domenicali pointed out what he considers most important in the discussions about the next cycle of Formula 1 regulations. For the category’s CEO, it is essential that all parties involved have enough time to debate and build the package that will define the future of F1.
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The FIA retains final responsibility for drafting the technical regulations, but the process involves the category, teams, manufacturers, drivers, and fans. With the next major change expected for 2030 or 2031, and the possibility of the return of V8 engines, Domenicali hopes that a framework for this cycle will be defined by the end of this year.
“The most important thing for me is that there is adequate time to debate,” Domenicali said in an interview with the press. The executive emphasized that, although the FIA has the final decision on technical regulations, he considers the joint discussion with manufacturers, teams, drivers, and fans positive.
Domenicali also recalled that the perception of a regulation change can change quickly. According to him, the concerns that surrounded the start of the current cycle gave way to a more positive view, something he considers a natural part of Formula 1’s evolution.
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For the next set of rules, the executive advocates simpler goals, with lighter cars, sustainable fuel, and electrification, without taking away from drivers the possibility to fully explore the performance of the cars at certain moments: “The main goal of the future regulation is to keep things as simple as possible,” he added.
The definition also involves the governance of the process. Domenicali stated that if there is consensus to anticipate the discussions, it will be necessary to establish how teams and manufacturers will participate in the decisions: “By the end of the year, we will be in a position to have the right package for the future,” concluded the Formula 1 CEO.
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