Inside Formula 1’s Vatican Meeting With Pope Leo XIV and Why the Sport’s Global Power Keeps Growing

Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Wednesday, marking a notable moment in the sport's ongoing global expansion. The meeting highlights Formula 1's transformation from a racing series into a broader cultural and commercial powerhouse. The audience underscores the growing international influence and reach that Formula 1 has cultivated in recent years.