Stefano Domenicali has had a long association with Ferrari, spanning from 2008 to 2014. It is evident that he supports Lewis Hamilton’s decision to join the Maranello team.
The news of Hamilton’s transfer to Ferrari has been the talk of the Formula 1 world recently. With the 2024 season approaching, Hamilton will enter his 18th year in the sport before making his debut with Ferrari in 2025. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali sees this as a significant opportunity for the sport, as it will bring about changes in dynamics and relationships.
While opinions are divided on Hamilton’s move to Ferrari, Domenicali stands in support of the decision. Having served as the Team Principal of Ferrari and currently holding the position of F1 CEO, he has the best interests of both Formula 1 and Ferrari at heart. Domenicali took over as the leader of Ferrari in 2008 after Jean Todt stepped down, and he continued in that role until 2014 before transitioning to F1 CEO.
Domenicali expressed his enthusiasm for the prospects that Hamilton’s move to Ferrari holds for Formula 1.
Michael Andretti and his father have built a motorsports empire that is well-established in the racing world of the USA. However, they have yet to make a breakthrough in the European market, which has led them to turn their attention towards Formula 1. As a globally renowned racing sport, F1 offers immense viewership, making it an attractive venture for Andretti. Their entry into F1 would bring significant returns for their business.
To make their team a part of F1, Michael Andretti needed approvals from both the FIA and Formula One Management (FOM). While they received approval from the rule-making body, the FOM reviewed their proposal and rejected it. In a brief statement, the FOM expressed doubts about the competence of Andretti-Cadillac as a new team.
In response to the FOM’s statement, Andretti-Cadillac released two different responses. In their second response, they called for a meeting with F1 stakeholders to address the issue. However, as of now, no meeting has been scheduled, and it remains uncertain if the FIA has any remaining interest in the matter.