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FIA confirms new F1 qualifying regulations

 XPB Images Formula One’s governing body, the FIA, has officially confirmed the introduction of the new elimination-style qualifying format from the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. The overhaul was first devised following crucial meetings of the Strategy Group and F1 commission in Geneva last month. However, commercial rights boss Bernie Ecclestone then revealed the necessary timing software would not be ready until the Spanish Grand Prix at least. Following some uncertainty, the radical changes were approved by the World Motor Sport Council [WMSC] last Friday, with the FIA making them official in its updated 2016 sporting regulations. Outlined in Article...
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