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 »
8y 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...
8y ago from F1Zone.net
Commission ‘unanimously' accepts qualy change
Formula 1 could have a new qualifying format as early as next month after...
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
Williams frustrated by end to first test
illiams was left frustrated after completing its lowest mileage total on...
8y ago from GPUpdate.net
New qualifying system will shake up F1 grids - Symonds
Williams chief technical officer Pat Symonds says that the elimination F1...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marquez confident rivalry with "gentleman"...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Mir: “I hadn’t had any bad moments until I came to...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Jonathan Rea to miss WorldSBK season opener at Phillip...
Jonathan Rea has been ruled out of the WorldSBK season opener at Phillip...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Ducati using 2024 chassis and aero ‘a real...
Ducati has revealed that there is 'a real possibility' of the team using...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Team Penske quickest in final IndyCar test day
The NTT IndyCar Series held its second and final preseason open test day...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar tire allocations, practice rules updated for...
IndyCar has announced multiple updates to rules regarding use of the...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pit lane speed adjustments made for 2025 IndyCar season
The NTT IndyCar Series has announced a few changes for the upcoming 2025...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pato O’Ward fastest in first day of IndyCar...
The entire NTT IndyCar Series paddock set up shop in Sebring, Florida on...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Elfyn Evans wins Rally Sweden by a whisker
Super Sunday on Rally Sweden was just that! After 300km of hard racing,...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Fourmaux fined for swearing on WRC TV broadcast
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Elfyn Evans under pressure on Rally Sweden –...
Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin maintained their lead on Rally Sweden after...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC women's driver development programme winner...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Premier League GW26 predictions: Man City, Liverpool...
Sports Mole takes on alt-rock band The Pale White for a Premier League...
6h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Arsenal transfer update: Mikel Arteta keen to beat...
Arsenal did not make a signing in the January transfer window but they are...
5h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
id Moyes faces a former club, Djed Spence’s difficult duel and Chris...
5h ago from TheGuardian.com
Arsenal could sign striker for £33m fee as Serie A...
No description available...
9h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 News Today: Aston Martin confirm Stroll switch as ANGER...
Aston Martin Formula 1 team have announced a... Read More »
14h ago from GPFans.com
Lewis Hamilton: Ferrari ‘is a lot different' to...
Lewis Hamilton admits that the Ferrari SF-25... Read More »
18h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
F1 Tech | Why Ferrari may be a threat to McLaren with the...
Immediately after the F1-75 launch in London on... Read More »
12h ago from GPBlog.com
