Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali claims that among teams and drivers there is a majority of more sprint traces, shorter Grands Prix and other means to make the royal class more exciting. The “traditional” Max Verstappen is not part of that majority.
“No,” said the reigning world champion on Thursday when asked in the run -up to the Italian Grand Prix on Monza. Sitting in the Red Bull-Subject to the speed stamp at Milan, Verstappen explained why he sees little in the plans of Domenicali.
The Italian wants shorter races to make Formula 1 more connected to the faster -bored younger viewer. “But this is how the sport works,” said the Dutch driver.
“The length of the races is fine. Sometimes it’s an hour and a half, sometimes almost two hours. You have that with other sports too. You have exciting competitions and very boring where you fall asleep.”
He thinks that purely exciting races will eventually get bored. “You can’t always make it exciting. Because if it is always exciting, it gets normal and ultimately boring. It has to keep surprising: sometimes surprisingly exciting, sometimes surprisingly boring.”
‘Without McLaren it is quite close together’
Formula 1 purists have been against interventions for years to make the sport more attractive for the television viewer. Verstappen can also be classified under this. “I am a traditional boy,” he agreed.
That does not mean that he himself has no ideas about it. “I think it is more important that the teams come closer together. Then it will be more exciting anyway. But this year – if you take McLaren – it is quite close together.”
‘Sprint traces are crazy enough for me’
Verstappen has always been against the sprint traces introduced in 2021. Domenicali wants that means even more to offer more visiting fans more on Fridays and Saturdays. According to the Formula 1 boss, Grand Prix visitors are in particular the free practice sessions.
“I see the positive sides,” be a smiling Verstappen with his fingers in a counting gesture on more sprint traces. “More is earned. And it is not that I don’t understand, they want to make a more attractive product from those days.”
“I understand that it is more exciting for fans who come to the circuit to see cars racing together than simply driving laps,” Verstappen continued. “I understand that that can be boring. But that training is very important to us. We have been doing it like this since the 1950s. I understand that sports are developing, but it should not be crazy. Those sprint traces are crazy enough for me.”
Formula 1 Boss Stefano Domenicali Claims that a Majority of Teams and Drivers Are in Favor of More Sprint Races, Shorter Grands Prix and Other Means to Make the Premier Class More Exciting. The “Traditional” Max Verstappen is not Among That Majority.
“No,” Said the Reigning World Champion on Thursday when Asked in the Run-up to the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Sitting in the Red Bull accommodation at the Speed Temple Near Milan, Verstappen Explained Why He Sees Little in Domenicali’s Plans.
The Italian Wants Shorter Races to Make Formula 1 More in Line With The Younger Viewer Who Gets Bored Faster. “But this is how the sport works,” Said the Dutch Driver.
“The length of the races is fine. Sometimes it’s an hour and a half, Sometimes almost two hours. You also have that with other sports. You have exciting matches and very boring ones where you fall aslep.”
He thinks that purely exciting races will possibly Become boring. “You can always make it exciting. Because it’s always exciting, that Becomes normal and any ball. Boring. It shoulde remain Surprising: Sometimes Surprisingly Exciting, Sometimes Surprisingly Boring.”
‘Without McLaren, It’s QUITE Close Together’
Formula 1 purists have leg against interventions for years to make the sport more attractive to television viewers. Verstappen can also be included in this. “I’m a traditional boy,” he confirmed.
That Doessn’t Mean He Doessn’tn’t Ideas About It Himself. “In My Opinion, it is more important that the teams Get Closer Together. Then it will be more exciting anyway. But also this year – if you take mccaren away – it is quite close together.”
‘Sprint races are crazy enough for me’
Verstappen Has Always Been Against Races introduced in 2021. Domenicali Wants To Use That Tool Even More to Sacit Fans More On Fridays and Saturdays in Partularar. Accordance to the Formula 1 Boss, Grand Prix Visitors Are Mainly Tired of the Free Practice Sessions.
“I do see the positive sides,” Verstappen said with a smile, pointing his fingers in a counting gesture at more sprint races. “More is earned. And it’s not that I don’t understand it, they want to make Those Days a more attractive product.”
“I understand that for fans who come to the circuit it is more exciting to see cars racing each other than simply driving around,” Verstappen continued. “I understand that that can be boring. But that training is very important to us. We have bone doing it like this since they the 1950s. I understand that sports are developing, but it shouldnn’t get too crazy. Those sprint races are crazy and browse me.”