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Domenicali hosts traditional dinner for F1’s class of 2026

F1 boss Stefano Domenicali hosted his traditional Thursday night feast at the Red Bull Ring, and the seating chart looked a little more crowded this year.

Thanks to Cadillac joining the party this year as the grid's 11th team, organizers had to squeeze in two extra chairs for F1 returnees Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, bringing the total headcount to 22 drivers.

The ultimate multi-generational dinner party saw veterans like 44-year-old Fernando Alonso and 41-year-old Lewis Hamilton breaking bread alongside 18-year-old rookie Arvid Lindblad.

While it’s primarily a social truce before the Austrian Grand Prix chaos, Domenicali loves using these relaxed vibes to secretly talk shop – perhaps pitching his latest sprint race ideas over dessert.

But for once, everyone agreed on the same strategy: enjoy dinner before the racing chaos begins. 😄

Michael Delaney

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