Domenicali pleads for calm over fears new rules will wreck Formula One

F1 chief executive ‘is listening to drivers’ complaints’ He admits the rules could change if racing isn’t exciting Stefano Domenicali, the chief executive of Formula One, has issued an urgent plea for calm after the damning driver criticism of the sport’s new regulations that has emerged during pre-season testing. But the Italian conceded that F1 is prepared to intervene and enforce changes should the racing prove disappointing. There has been a clamour of discontent over how the new regulations will play out, particularly the role of energy management rather than driving flat-out. Not least from the four-time champion Max Verstappen, who dismissed the new rules as being “anti-racing” and insinuated that he might leave F1 if he no longer enjoyed driving the new cars. Continue reading...

By Giles Richards in Bahrain

'Keep calm,' says Domenicali on criticism of new F1 rules

Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali calls for calm in the face of criticism from drivers of the sport's new rules - but said changes would be made if necessary.

Sebastian Hoeneß applauds Stuttgart’s efficiency

VfB Stuttgart narrowly missed out on an automatic qualification to the Round of 16 in the Europa League, but they’re now in a great position to do so after a 4-1 win against Celtic in Glasgow. Sebas...