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F1 not ready yet for new qualifying, admits Ecclestone
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F1 commercial rights chief Bernie Ecclestone admits the new elimination-style qualifying format will not be introduced until at least the Spanish Grand Prix, as the required timing software is not ready yet. Following crucial meetings this week of the Strategy Group and F1 Commission about the future of the sport, the FIA said it wanted to introduce the new knockout system “potentially as soon as the beginning of the 2016 season.” However, Ecclestoned explained to The Independent that more time is required to make sure the timing software is up and running properly, with F1 set to use the current format over the first four grands prix. “The new qualifying won't...
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