F1 qualifying format

F1 boss supports hybrid elimination qualifying format

Bernie Ecclestone admits the much-maligned elimination-style qualifying format can be improved, but says he is not in favour of reverting…

9 years ago

F1 needs a dictatorship to work - Alesi

Former Ferrari grand prix winner Jean Alesi thinks the flip-flopping on the qualifying format shows that Formula One can only…

9 years ago

Ricciardo: Only Q3 needs tweaking in new qualifying

Daniel Ricciardo thinks only the final part of the new qualifying format needs to be changed, as the Red Bull…

9 years ago

Wolff slams ‘rubbish’ new F1 quali format after Oz flop

Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff labels the new F1 elimination-style qualifying format introduced at the Australian Grand Prix “rubbish”, saying…

9 years ago

Musical chairs

Since a picture sometimes says more than a 1.000 words, the Australian Grand Prix organisers have released the visual above…

9 years ago

FIA confirms new F1 qualifying regulations

Formula One’s governing body, the FIA, has officially confirmed the introduction of the new elimination-style qualifying format from the season-opening…

9 years ago

Reserve criticism over new qualifying - Williams

Claire Williams says those opposed to the new qualifying format should reserve criticism until it has been introduced in Australia.…

9 years ago

Full elimination qualifying gets green light for Melbourne

A new elimination-style F1 qualifying format has been approved by the World Motor Sport Council [WMSC] for introduction in Australia.…

9 years ago

Alonso slams qualifying farce, complicated F1 rules

Fernando Alonso says he feels “sad” at the uncertainty currently surrounding the F1 qualifying format, with the McLaren-Honda star also…

9 years ago

Revised qualifying format proposed for Melbourne

A revised qualifying format could be introduced from the start of this season, retaining part of the old system. A meeting…

9 years ago

F1 not ready yet for new qualifying, admits Ecclestone

F1 commercial rights chief Bernie Ecclestone admits the new elimination-style qualifying format will not be introduced until at least the…

9 years ago