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Brawn backs F1 qualifying shake-up

Ross Brawn says despite the four-part qualifying idea for Formula 1 being rejected for 2019 he’s eager to see discussions continue to improve the format. Formula 1’s managing director for motorsports confirmed a vote was held to shake-up qualifying by splitting it into four parts, expanding the current three-session format, but the sport’s Strategy Group opted against the proposal. Following an unusual qualifying situation in Russia, where five of the 15 cars in Q2 opted not to set a lap time which meant any driver which completed a lap automatically went into Q3, Brawn feels it was a timely reminder F1 needs to always aim to improve its entertainment and show value for fans....
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