The FIA has outlined a new qualifying format which is set to be introduced in F1 this season.
Following a meeting of the F1 Commission on Tuesday in Geneva it was announced there would be a new elimination-style qualifying session in 2016. The FIA has now published the details of the proposal, which is being evaluated but is due to be in place at the Australian Grand Prix next month.
"A new qualification format was unanimously accepted by the F1 Commission," the FIA explained. "The new system is being evaluated for introduction, potentially as soon as the beginning of the 2016 season.
"The basis of the new elimination format is as follows:
Q1
Q2
Q3
"The final elimination in each session occurs at the chequered flag – not when time is up."
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