Domenicali: The Barcelona circuit needs modernization

Stefano Domenicali, president and CEO of Formula 1, is very happy for Fernando Alonso as they have long lasting friendships and the Spanish driver, who has played for Aston Martin since this year, has consistently risen to the podium in every Grand Prix. Price.

“It’s great, I’m very happy and proud of him,” Domenicali shared in an interview with Spanish newspaper AS. “He has always been an incredible driver and has shown his talent throughout his career. It is great that Fernando returned to Formula 1 after a period of doing other things and showed the world that he is behind the wheel of a good car is ready to fight for victory.

If you still feel strong in yourself, then age has almost no influence on speed. And I’m also happy that the stands in Barcelona are full, that’s great too. There are many fans of Fernando and Carlos Sainz, and now Formula 1 in Spain has entered another period of prosperity. The ratings return to the old level, although everyone said it was impossible to repeat.

Now Fernando is fighting for the podium again, and I’m sure he’s pushing the team so that it doesn’t reach the next level, when it can claim victory. He has been very consistent from the start of the season and will fight until the end until he wins.”

Naturally, Domenicali was asked about the prospects of contract renewal with the Barcelona circuit, as talk of the Madrid Grand Prix project is getting louder.

“The Grand Prix of Spain is one of the classics. We are negotiating and the contract has already been extended until 2026,” replied the president of Formula 1. “The circuit needs modernization in many ways, but the owners are doing it, and this is the most important factor, because so respect for the fans and everyone who works in Formula 1.

Our friends in Barcelona understand this, but I always try to be as honest as possible with everyone. The changes that are happening now should have happened a little earlier, but this is normal. Money is being invested in the reconstruction of the track, work is being done to make the fans more comfortable and I hope they will feel it this weekend.

This year we have restored the previous track configuration by removing the chicane, so we will see what the effect will be. But other positive changes are also taking place, for example I see what we have been asking for for years: the city council has finally understood that a Formula 1 race takes place here, but a few years ago they had other interests. This is how you should act if you want to move forward. Without such an approach, progress is impossible. We’ll see, but competition within the system promotes development and we all want to get the best result.”