Motor racing-F1 will never gag any drivers, says Domenicali

FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - November 18, 2022 CEO of Formula One Group Stefano Domenicali during a press conference REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

LONDON (Reuters) - Formula One will never gag anyone, chief executive Stefano Domenicali has stated in response to a pre-season controversy between the governing FIA and drivers over 'political' statements and freedom of speech.

The Italian, who represents U.S.-based commercial rights holders Liberty Media, told the Guardian newspaper he also expected the sport's Paris-based governing body to clarify its position.