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[Saba Sports News] At a media event during the F1 Australian Grand Prix, Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton warmly welcomed the news of Stefano Domenicali’s reappointment as F1 CEO, even expressing his joy with a “thank God.” Hamilton believes that Domenicali is a fair and excellent leader, and his continued role is vital for F1’s future. Under Domenicali’s leadership, F1 has continued to grow and attract more viewers. Since taking office as F1 CEO in 2021, Domenicali has pushed for several significant reforms, including the introduction of sprint races, expanding the event scale, and attracting more global brand sponsorships. Spanish driver Fernando Alonso also expressed support for Domenicali’s reappointment, stating that he is someone who can unite the interests of all drivers, teams, and sponsors in F1, making him an ideal leader for the sport. French driver Pierre Gasly emphasized Domenicali’s contributions to the globalization of F1, noting that under his guidance, the connection between drivers and event organizers has become closer.