Stefano Domenicali: The fight for the title is not over yet.

      Italian racing journalist Leo Turini, whom we periodically quote, spoke with Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali about the new power units, the victories of Kimi Antonelli, and Ferrari.

      Stefano Domenicali: "There is no doubt that the new regulations have changed the approach to driving. This has happened in the past, and it will happen again. There are examples from recent history when leading drivers struggled to adapt to cars with 'ground effect', and others dominated.

      It is clear that I did not write these regulations, and Liberty Media did not impose them. The regulations were agreed upon between the FIA and the car manufacturers several years ago. It would be foolish to call all this the result of a conspiracy. Whose conspiracy? For what purpose?

      I always say that everything changes in life. Formula 1 has never been as popular as it is today. We have never had so many young people and women among the fans. And this is certainly not related to the new regulations – the trend began during the dominance of Max Verstappen and Red Bull.

      I believe we need to take a balanced approach to assessing the situation. In Miami, we saw an impressive weekend, the sprint was interesting, with a McLaren driver winning, and Kimi Antonelli won on Sunday.

      Kimi should not be compared to any of the great drivers of the past. It is unfair and disrespectful both to Kimi himself and to the legends. I knew them all – from Senna to Schumacher, from Raikkonen and Alonso to Hamilton and Verstappen. Each of them left an indelible mark on Formula 1.

      Speaking of Antonelli, besides his natural speed, I am amazed at how quickly he learns from his mistakes. And it is right that many Italians compare him to Jannik Sinner, as Kimi evokes similar emotions. Given my position, I cannot say this, but I will say it anyway – I would be thrilled if he wins the title. We speak the same language; he could be my son.

      Ferrari? When I led this team, we missed the title by just a few points three times – in 2008, 2010, and 2012. If we had won then, my story and the story of the team would have changed, but now it no longer matters. Right now, I think Ferrari needs stability to achieve its goals.

      Moreover, I am convinced that the fight for the title this season is not over yet. McLaren is back in the fight, as is Verstappen. If Ferrari wins at least one race before the end of June, the situation will change."