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F1 teams agree elimination style qualifying for 2016

Formula 1 teams have agreed to the introduction of a radical elimination style qualifying format as part of a move to improve the show. After hours of discussion in Geneva between team bosses and F1 chiefs, sources have revealed that some proposals gained support. One of them is for an elimination style of qualifying, where the slowest car at certain segments is eliminated. The slowest driver will be eliminated every 1.5 minutes within the existing Q1-Q2-Q3 format. Teams have also agreed to delay a final decision on 2017 bodywork rules. More to follow
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