Stefano Domenicali is at a crossroads: contract talks and F1's future

Stefano Domenicali, the current president and CEO of Formula 1, is at the center of speculation regarding his position within Liberty Media. The Daily Mail has raised concerns, suggesting that his leadership may be at risk while negotiations for his contract renewal, set to expire in 2025, are ongoing. This comes at a crucial time for F1, marked by a recent ten-year agreement with LVMH and negotiations for renewing the Concorde Agreement.

Stefano Domenicali

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The British newspaper has reported that Liberty Media is considering potential replacements for Domenicali, mentioning significant names such as Christian Horner, Toto Wolff, and Zak Brown. Speculation about a possible change has been fueled by Domenicali's refusal to accept the entry of the Andretti Group as the 11th team, despite support from the FIA. This has raised questions about his management, suggesting that his decision may have undermined confidence in him.

It is believed that Domenicali is negotiating a proposed contract renewal. However, tensions are rising, with Greg Maffei, CEO of Liberty Media, holding discussions with influential figures in the paddock, increasing the idea of a possible renovation at the top of F1.

Stefano Domenicali, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, Greg Maffei

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In this uncertain context, Domenicali must also face challenges related to F1 governance, which is about to enter a new era with technical regulations set to take effect in 2026. Given the speculations surrounding Domenicali's future, the motorsport industry is on alert for any key changes. 

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