# Formula E CEO Can't Watch Full F1 Race

> Formula E's CEO admits he can't sit through a Formula 1 race due to short attention spans.
- Title: Formula E CEO Can't Watch Full F1 Race · RaceFans | Shortify
- Summary: Formula E's CEO admits he can't sit through a Formula 1 race due to short attention spans. Formula E's CEO Jeff Dodds says he can't watch full Formula 1…
- Keywords: formula e, jeff dodds, formula 1, grand prix, attention span, sprint races, sports, cars, Formula, CEO, Can't, Watch
- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/10/07/spotlight-formula-es-chief-executive-says-he-cant-sit-through-a-formula-1-race
- Published: 2026-10-07T15:38:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: formula e, jeff dodds, formula 1, grand prix, attention span, sprint races, sports, cars
## Formula 1's Shorter Races
Formula 1 introduced shorter sprint races in 2021, claiming young fans lack attention spans for long races.
## Formula E CEO's Claim
Formula E's chief executive Jeff Dodds says he can't watch full Formula 1 races due to short attention spans.
## Dodds' Personal Experience
Dodds admits he watches only the start and end of races, missing the middle section.
## Attention Span Argument
Dodds claims the next generation of motorsport fans doesn't have the attention span to watch for 90 minutes.
## Sprint Qualifying Goal
Sprint qualifying aims to attract young people who don't want two-hour races.
## Key takeaway

Formula E's CEO Jeff Dodds says he can't watch full Formula 1 races, claiming younger fans lack attention spans for 90-minute events.