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Ben Sulayem pushes back on Domenicali's F1 vision

Sep.23 FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has pushed back against Formula 1's Liberty Media-led push for more sprints, shorter grands prix, and even reverse grids. 'Commercially, I understand his position,' Ben Sulayem told Viaplay, acknowledging F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali's desire to spice up the format for younger fans. 'Stefano is a good friend. We speak five times a week, so I definitely understand what he means. However, I also always consider the additional burden on our staff. They already travel a lot, and it's very tiring to get more races. 'You also have to ask yourself if it's good for the teams.' The Emirati argued the sport cannot lean only on spectacle. 'There are multiple...
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