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How qualifying elimination format will change in 2026 with expanded F1 grid

Let’s take a look at how the qualifying elimination format will change for 2026, with two additional drivers joining the grid ...
The New York Times

F1 qualifying went sideways in Azerbaijan, and the underdogs came out on top

Carlos Sainz and Liam Lawson sidled up next to Max Verstappen for the mandatory post-qualifying photo on Sunday, only to quickly be told to swap sides. According to Formula One protocol, the driver ...
F1 Chronicle on MSN

F1 qualifying formats: From Q1 to Q3

Formula 1 qualifying is structured into three sessions known as Q1, Q2, and Q3. These sessions determine the starting grid ...
F1i.com

FIA tweaks F1 qualifying format to accommodate 22-car field

Formula 1 is set for a slightly bigger stage in 2026, and the FIA has responded with small tweaks to the sport’s qualifying ...