Feminine drivers competing in Components One within the subsequent 5 years is ‘impossible’ says Stefano Domenicali

Components One chief government Stefano Domenicali says he feels the prospect of a feminine driver competing in F1 within the subsequent 5 years is ‘impossible’, and likewise discusses the way forward for the Belgian Grand Prix.

Components One chief government Stefano Domenicali has stated he doesn’t envisage females competing in Components 1, which final occurred in 1976, over the following 5 years.

He outlined that barring a drastic rise, he doesn’t assume it’s probably within the coming seasons.

“Realistically talking, except there’s something like a meteorite, I do not see a woman coming into F1 within the subsequent 5 years,” he stated.

“That may be very unlikely.”

Components One is selling the all-female W Collection, with races on the assist programme at chosen grands prix, and Domenicali stated he was pleased with that.

“We imagine that to have the ability to give the prospect for women to be on the similar degree with the fellows, they must be on the similar age once they begin to combat on the monitor,” he added.

“We’re engaged on that to see what we are able to do to enhance the system. And you will notice quickly some motion.”

Lella Lombardi was the final feminine driver to compete in Components One.

Belgian GP future undecided

The Belgian Grand Prix’s Components One future after Sunday’s race is but to be determined however experiences of its demise could also be untimely, Domenicali indicated.

The 2023 calendar is because of be printed in October and is about to characteristic a file 24 rounds, with a query mark hanging over previous favourites like Belgium’s race at Spa-Francorchamps.

Germany has misplaced its grand prix and France may observe, whereas even Monaco’s continuation because the historic showcase race has been the topic of hypothesis amid speak of alternation.

Requested concerning the stability between races held in and outdoors Europe and whether or not this 12 months may see the final Belgian Grand Prix, Domenicali replied: “I noticed some remark (about) one thing on me saying that Belgium could be the final 12 months. I’d be prudent on that remark. Very prudent.”

Domenicali stated Components One wished a balanced mixture of a 3rd in Europe, a 3rd within the Far East and the others in America and Center East, essentially the most profitable area of all for the game’s stability sheet.

“In fact, we’re speaking a few enterprise the place investments, monetary contributions are essential however we’ve all the time stated that the standard races, races that we all know can not carry the cash that the others are bringing, have a full respect from us,” he added.

“You will notice that this can be revered additionally sooner or later. With Belgium, discussions are nonetheless on.

“We’re in Spa this weekend so you will notice them (the native promoters) a variety of occasions in my workplace.”

Ongoing talks

Domenicali went to South Africa in June to debate the potential for that nation’s Kyalami circuit returning to the grand prix calendar in 2023, however the Italian stated these talks remained ongoing.

“We wish to have a race in Africa and at present the more than likely place is South Africa,” he stated.

“What we’re in search of are very strong and clear long-term commitments, as a result of we can’t be there for one 12 months after which recreation over.

“It is a scenario that’s taking time. I believe we’re going to make clear this case within the subsequent few days however for positive the dedication to be in Africa is one thing that we wish to take, however we wish to take it proper.”

He stated the 2024 calendar would look very completely different resulting from an early-season conflict with Ramadan, affecting the scheduling of the present opening Center Japanese races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

Australia is prone to return then to the opening slot it beforehand held.

Watch the Belgian GP this weekend, dwell on Sky Sports activities F1, with first apply dwell at 1pm on Friday.