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Alonso says new qualifying "a headache" for F1 fans
Fernando Alonso says Formula 1's new qualifying format will just give fans "a headache" as it over-complicates matters. F1 chiefs approved a new elimination qualifying system last week, but Bernie Ecclestone revealed over the weekend that it would not be introduced until at least the Spanish Grand Prix because the new timing software would not be ready in time for the start of the season. McLaren driver Alonso, however, reckons there was no need to change qualifying, and he thinks the new system will only confuse spectators. The Spaniard labelled the changes as "crazy". "[Viewing numbers] are down in all countries and so they are thinking about new things all the...
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