Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, was honored by the Atlantic Council at the Global Citizen Awards ceremony held during the United Nations General Assembly week in New York.
Established in 2010, this award recognizes individuals whose leadership and contributions embody global citizenship and inspire efforts toward a better world across various sectors.
The Atlantic Council praised Domenicali for expanding F1 into a global cultural force, as well as his efforts to connect fans across borders and encourage new generations.
At the ceremony, Domenicali received the award from actor Keanu Reeves, alongside other honorees including Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and actress Cynthia Erivo.
He was greeted with congratulatory messages from close associates, including actor Brad Pitt, tennis player Jannik Sinner, and Prince Albert II of Monaco.
In his speech, Domenicali emphasized the importance of respect in sports competition and highlighted that F1 brings together people from diverse cultures and languages every weekend, united by their passion and desire to win.