Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali detailed an unusual encounter with television host Jimmy Fallon during the Miami Grand Prix, where Fallon arranged for takeaway pizza to be delivered to Domenicali's business dinner at The Surf Club restaurant. The incident occurred after Fallon noticed Domenicali experiencing lengthy delays at the Michelin-starred establishment operated by chef Thomas Keller.
Fallon approached the restaurant manager requesting to send something humorous to Domenicali's table, initially suggesting a half-eaten meatball before settling on pizza delivery from next door. The restaurant staff initially resisted the unconventional request, citing their Michelin Star status, but ultimately agreed to coordinate the pizza delivery.
The pizza arrived with a handwritten note reading 'Stefano, delivery just in case. Jimmy Fallon.' Domenicali kept the note to prove the encounter to his daughter, describing Fallon as the hero who saved their dinner when they were starving during the extended wait.