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Systems ready for new qualifying format

Melbourne will see the debut of Formula 1's new qualifying format Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting has been assured the new timing system is ready for today’s debut of the new elimination qualifying format at Albert Park. Concerns had been raised that software for the timing system would not be ready in time for Melbourne but these fears have been allayed following a successful demonstration of the technology. The new qualifying format will see the slowest drivers knocked out in 90 second intervals to eventually leave two to do battle for pole position. “I have had a a demonstration of it (the timing system) and it all appears to be spot on,” said Whiting in a media briefing....
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