Stefano Domenicali, CEO of Formula 1, recently shared an amusing anecdote about an unexpected encounter at the Miami Grand Prix. While enjoying a business dinner at the Michelin-starred restaurant The Surf Club, he received a surprise from American TV host Jimmy Fallon.
The incident occurred after the two met outside Domenicali's paddock office at Hard Rock Stadium. Fallon, attending his first F1 race in Miami, noticed Domenicali waiting for his dinner and decided to play a prank. He approached the restaurant manager and asked to send something funny.
On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Fallon recounted, "I said to her, 'I want to send him something funny. Can I send him, like, a half-eaten meatball?' And she goes, 'We don't have that. We're a Michelin Star restaurant.' So she suggested, 'Why don't you have a pizza delivered from next door?' So I made them not serve you food and then deliver you pizza."
The pizza arrived with a handwritten note: "Stefano, delivery just in case. Jimmy Fallon." Domenicali, who was starving, appreciated the gesture. "I kept it because we were starving. You saved our dinner. You are the hero of my daughter. I wanted to bring it home to prove that you were with me," he explained.
This light-hearted moment shows the human side of F1's paddock, often seen as intense and competitive. Domenicali, known for his serious demeanor in managing the sport, can also enjoy a joke from a famous comedian.
The relationship between F1 and American entertainment has grown stronger, especially with the Miami GP becoming a highly anticipated event. Celebrity appearances like Fallon's add glamour and help expand F1's reach to a broader audience. Domenicali has been instrumental in bringing F1 to the US market, with the addition of Miami and Las Vegas GPs.
However, Domenicali's main focus remains on the sporting and business development of F1. This prank may be just a side story, but it adds a memorable touch to the 2023 Miami GP. Fans get a glimpse that behind the luxury and tension of racing, there are humorous moments to cherish.
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