F1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali revealed a conversation with George Lucas about how to appeal to new fans. Domenicali stated that most people are interested in whether drivers are overtaking, not how they drive their cars.
Focus on Entertainment
Lucas, a racing fan and filmmaker, suggested that F1 should focus on providing an entertaining product. Domenicali noted that while some fans are interested in the technical aspects of the sport, casual fans are not.
The series has faced criticism for its current cars, which rely more heavily on battery power and have changed the way drivers have to drive. Some have called for more information about the batteries and their state of charge to be made available to fans.
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