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Lauda: Qualifying debacle caused by refusal to reverse grids
Niki Lauda says that avoiding a reverse-grid rule is what led to the current qualifying format that was slammed on Saturday after the first grid-deciding session in Australia. The new format was introduced for the first grand prix of the year less than a month before the start of the new season, after F1 chiefs had voted in favour of it in a meeting. The vote was followed by days of confusion, with Bernie Ecclestone saying the new software needed would not be in place for the first race, then stating that it would be ready in time. Read Also: Vettel says qualifying farce no surprise for drivers But on Saturday the system proved to be far from a success, as pole position was decided several...
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