Laurent Mekies

And as I said, he's behind the corners if we need him.

Personally, yes, I think it's the best grid it's ever been in terms of overall quality of the drivers.

I don't think it's something that is happening this year, but I think in general, the level of the grid has been increasing, increasing, increasing year after year.

That's how I perceive it.

I think it's equally true for the teams.

So the teams have been becoming bigger and stronger machines year after year.

There is no weak teams anymore.

You have 11 giants.

You don't have small teams anymore.

It's enough to look at the size of the teams, but also at the names and the brands we are representing for each of these teams.

So I think the sports have had incredible expansions.

that reflects on one side in the global audience and in the incredible fan base we now have, on the other side in the level of competitions with these 11 giants, and yes, probably the 22 best drivers.

You know, that's what we need to safeguard.

I think you will always have different taste about whether you like the new format of racing that these regs are giving us or whether you don't like it.

I think what is key is that we ensure that the best drivers

will be at the top.

And there is probably one area where we need to focus our attention more is to make sure that in qualifying, flat out driving, going as fast as you can in the corner, braking as late as you can is still rewarded.

And that's what we are working with all the stakeholders right now.

You know, you're right.

You know, the truth is that we are still learning so much about how to go fast with these cars.