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F1 teams urged to change mindset and help grow series, says Domenicali

Formula 1 teams have been urged to change mindsets and work together more off track if the championship is to maintain its growth trajectory, says CEO Stefano Domenicali.

Grand prix racing has enjoyed a huge expansion under new owner Liberty Media, with the decision to open up social media channels and commit to the Netflix Drive to Survive series seen as pivotal aspects in attracting new fans. 

But as Domenicali eyes opportunities to make F1 even bigger in the future, especially by tapping into fresh markets, he believes the key to achieving it is more collaboration among teams. 

This is something that has not historically happened as teams are pretty self-centred when it comes to blocking rule changes and putting a hold on new directions if they feel it could stop them from winning. 

With teams having a key say in new regulations, this is something that in the past has been a block on making proposed changes to help boost F1's popularity. 

In an exclusive interview with Autosport, Domenicali said he felt that the time had come for teams to start thinking bigger picture rather than only about their own competitive fortunes if F1 was to achieve all that it could in the next few years. 

Speaking about the role that teams played in the rules, Domenicali said: "Formula 1 has grown with the current structure and I don't think it is possible to change it.  

"And it has to be emphasised that the FIA must be responsible for defining and monitoring the regulations, and this is a fixed point.

"But what I see as an opportunity for growth is a change in the approach with which teams manage themselves in this scenario.

Source: Autosport

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