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Qualifying format changes delayed
Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says the introduction of a new elimination qualifying format will be delayed until the fifth race of the season. He said the software controlling the new system would not be ready for the start of the season on 18-20 March. "My guys who do the timing said: 'Mr E, we don't want to be put in the position because we don't think we can get it done properly in time'," he said. He added the system "wasn't my idea" and he wanted a different approach. Ecclestone said the new system would go ahead, however. Governing body the FIA announced on Wednesday that a new qualifying system had been agreed that would feature the slowest car being eliminated...
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