F1 qualifying format

Wolff brands F1 qualifying farce as ‘madness’Wolff brands F1 qualifying farce as ‘madness’

Wolff brands F1 qualifying farce as ‘madness’

Mercedes motorsport Toto Wolff has described the on-going tumult around F1 qualifying as “madness”, with series chiefs scheduled to meet on…

9 years ago
New qualifying proposal features aggregate lap timesNew qualifying proposal features aggregate lap times

New qualifying proposal features aggregate lap times

Teams will vote on "a whole new proposal" featuring aggregate lap times for the 2016 qualifying format this week after…

9 years ago
Ecclestone, FIA will not allow return of 2015 qualifyingEcclestone, FIA will not allow return of 2015 qualifying

Ecclestone, FIA will not allow return of 2015 qualifying

A proposal to revert to the 2015 qualifying format has been rejected by the FIA and Bernie Ecclestone despite agreement from…

9 years ago
No decision reached over F1 qualifying changeNo decision reached over F1 qualifying change

No decision reached over F1 qualifying change

A meeting of key F1 stakeholders in Bahrain has failed to reach a decision on changes to the qualifying format. Following…

9 years ago
The end of the farce?The end of the farce?

The end of the farce?

If Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg treated us to a great fight for pole position, the elimination-style qualifying disappointed again…

9 years ago
Incessant Wolff demands F1 qualifying changeIncessant Wolff demands F1 qualifying change

Incessant Wolff demands F1 qualifying change

Toto Wolff has called on F1's key stakeholders to agree to change qualifying on Sunday after being left "without words"…

9 years ago
Qualifying future to be decided on Sunday in BahrainQualifying future to be decided on Sunday in Bahrain

Qualifying future to be decided on Sunday in Bahrain

The qualifying format for the rest of the season will be decided during a meeting on Sunday ahead of the…

9 years ago
Williams urges clarity on qualifying after BahrainWilliams urges clarity on qualifying after Bahrain

Williams urges clarity on qualifying after Bahrain

Claire Williams wants uncertainty over the qualifying format to reach a clear and considered resolution after the Bahrain Grand Prix. A…

9 years ago
F1 ‘not putting on a very good show’ - EcclestoneF1 ‘not putting on a very good show’ - Ecclestone

F1 ‘not putting on a very good show’ - Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone says Formula 1 is “not putting on a very good show” at present, but wants to give the…

9 years ago
Wolff not expecting better F1 qualifying show in SakhirWolff not expecting better F1 qualifying show in Sakhir

Wolff not expecting better F1 qualifying show in Sakhir

Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff does not think the returning elimination-style qualifying format will lead to an entertaining fight for…

9 years ago
Chris Medland: Don’t forget the main eventChris Medland: Don’t forget the main event

Chris Medland: Don’t forget the main event

F1i's Chris Medland believes the mess Formula 1 is wrapping itself up in off the track is clouding positive signs…

9 years ago
F1 to keep full knockout qualifying in BahrainF1 to keep full knockout qualifying in Bahrain

F1 to keep full knockout qualifying in Bahrain

The much decried elimination-style qualifying will remain for the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix, despite F1 team bosses initially wanting to…

9 years ago