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07/30/2026/AutosportTechnical

No more battery info on F1 TV graphics? ‘Fans don’t care about that’, F1 boss responds

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Do Formula 1 fans care about battery status when watching wheel-to-wheel action? Not according to Stefano Domenicali, the championship’s president and CEO.

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Do Formula 1 fans care about battery status when watching wheel-to-wheel action? Not according to Stefano Domenicali, the championship’s president and CEO.

This year, F1 introduced new machinery with power units featuring 47% electric power, meaning energy management has become preponderant in both qualifying and races.