News Details
Ecclestone says new qualifying system delayed until Spanish GP
Bernie Ecclestone says that Formula 1's new elimination qualifying system will not be introduced until the Spanish Grand Prix because of issues with readying the new timing software. The timing system is the responsibility of FOM and not the FIA, and given that the new system had been discussed behind closed doors for some months, the delay reflects a lack of joined-up thinking at the top of the sport. And the FIA is likely to be frustrated by the situation, given that the change has already been announced, albeit with the proviso that it will “potentially” be introduced for 2016. As we reported earlier in the week, there were already concerns in the paddock about the software being...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Formula 1 set for new qualifying format
Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 could adopt a revised qualifying system...
9y ago from F1Zone.net
Commission ‘unanimously' accepts qualy change
Formula 1 could have a new qualifying format as early as next month after...
9y ago from PlanetF1.com
Williams frustrated by end to first test
illiams was left frustrated after completing its lowest mileage total on...
9y ago from GPUpdate.net
New qualifying system will shake up F1 grids - Symonds
Williams chief technical officer Pat Symonds says that the elimination F1...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
How Jorge Lorenzo is pushing Maverick Vinales beyond...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Ducati will continue racing its unbeatable 2024 engine...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Can Johann Zarco match factory Honda duo Joan Mir and...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Joan Mir: ‘Everyone cannot sleep’ because of 2027...
Joan Mir suggested that rumours about the 2027 MotoGP rider market are...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Romain Grosjean returns to IndyCar with full time seat...
Dale Coyne Racing has made public its plans for the 2026 IndyCar season,...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Honda confirms early discussions for 2028 factory...
Honda, one of two engine manufacturers that supply IndyCar, has confirmed...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Romain Grosjean returns to IndyCar, signs with Dale...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Mick Schumacher reveals what has surprised him the...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Oliver Solberg “didn’t deserve more than P4”...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Elfyn Evans wins Swedish showdown
Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin clinched victory on Rally Sweden which ended...
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC Sweden: Elfyn Evans storms to victory as Toyota...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Now is your time', 'Can't believe my eyes' - Arsenal...
Arsenal fans have reacted to Myles Lewis-Skelly’s inclusion in the...
49m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal v Wigan – live blog
Join us for live blog coverage of our FA Cup 4th round tie at home to...
49m ago from Arseblog.com
Arsenal v Wigan Athletic: FA Cup fourth round – live
FA Cup news from the 4.30pm GMT kick-off in London<br>⚽ <a...
1h ago from TheGuardian.com
The big three Man City characters Neville says Arsenal...
Man City "need something really special" to topple Arsenal in...
1h ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 2026 Regulations: What are the new mirror hazard lights?
In 2026 the new F1 regulations mean you'll be... Read More »
59m ago from GPFans.com
McLaren implores the FIA for ‘imperative' F1 rule...
Andrea Stella has called on the FIA to consider... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
F1 and FIA need to take urgent action to avoid Australian...
The FIA knew they'd have their hands full this... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
