While last weekend’s event ultimately delivered a spectacular race, there were aspects of the weekend that have clear room for improvement.
The late timetable, with qualifying starting at midnight and the race at 10pm, pushed F1 personnel to the physical and mental limit.
And that was before factoring in the travel and timezone adjustment needed for this weekend’s F1 finale in Abu Dhabi.
Furthermore, the showbusiness element of the weekend was not without its critics, as even Stella suggested that drivers had perhaps been pushed too far in what they were asked to do throughout the event.
Reflecting on his thoughts on the event, Stella said: “I think the timetable is very challenging. It's very challenging for the staff, and it's very challenging for everyone, so ideally this is also a matter that can be reviewed.
“And, what I could say [also] is that it was a stretch, it was taken to the limit, in terms of the spectacle, in terms of the entertainment and the show.
“I think it's good to some extent because I'm sure it was enjoyed. But we just have to ask ourselves whether that's just going a little too far.
Source: Autosport