Opening Bid Unfiltered The secret behind F1’s massive boom
Mar 23, 2026
Stefano Domenicali, Formula 1 CEO and former Ferrari team principal and Lamborghini chief, traces his rise through motorsport leadership. He discusses turning F1 into global entertainment, attracting younger fans with Drive to Survive and sensory experiences. He covers U.S. expansion, new manufacturer entries like Cadillac, media deals such as Apple, and the 2026 regulation reset shaping F1’s future.
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Urus Ride That Changed Lamborghini's Trajectory
- Brian recalled his first interview with Stefano driving a Lamborghini Urus in New York City when Stefano was Lamborghini CEO.
- Stefano described Urus as a product that saved Lamborghini by expanding its market and reassuring shareholders.
Multi sensory Storytelling Hooked Younger Fans
- F1 targets younger fans by activating the five senses and using multiple narratives and formats to connect with different audience clusters.
- Stefano credits Drive to Survive and varied storytelling for quickly attracting a young global audience.
U.S. Market Is Big But Early For F1
- The U.S. is a huge growth opportunity but F1 is still early in market penetration and culture.
- Stefano dreams of F1 news being alongside NFL and NBA headlines in U.S. morning routines as a measure of success.