News Details
Formula 1 scraps reverse-grid qualifying race plans
Formula 1 chief executive Chase Carey says the sport has abandoned plans to experiment with a reverse-grid qualifying race as the concept failed to gain unanimous support from teams. Formula 1's chiefs tabled last week the idea of a reverse-grid 30-minute sprint race taking place on Saturday afternoon in place of normal qualifying, with the race's result defining the formation of Sunday's grid. The format was set to be trialed at the Austrian Grand Prix's second race weekend as well as at Silverstone's extra round. Mercedes and Racing Point reportedly opposed the novel idea, which has therefore been shelved. Mateschitz: Austrian GP will send 'strong sign of feasibility to the world'...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
'Mercedes votes against the reverse grid plan'
There were plans to experiment with new racing formats during the second...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
F1 mulling reverse grid sprint format experiment
The opening rounds of the delayed 2020 Formula 1 world championship might...
4y ago from F1i.com
Reverse grid qualifying races for F1’s return face...
The concept of reverse grid qualifying races to decide the grid for the...
4y ago from Racer.com
Mercedes Oppose New Reverse Grid Qualifying Race...
With the start of the Formula 1 season on the horizon, the FIA and...
4y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Jorge Martin vs Francesco Bagnaia: MotoGP title...
The 2024 season finale awaits as Jorge Martin holds a 24-point lead over...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marquez feared his "time was over" in final...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
How Martin can clinch the 2024 MotoGP title in the...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
2024 MotoGP Barcelona Grand Prix – How to watch,...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
AJ Foyt technical director Michael Cannon leaves team
Michael Cannon, AJ Foyt Racing’s revered engineer and technical...
23h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
The testing parity problems plaguing the most...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Chip Ganassi Racing announces driver development...
Chip Ganassi Racing has launched a new driver development program, which...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Shwartzman makes IndyCar switch with Prema for 2025
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai's 2025 WRC car will feature "reasonable...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
What Lancia needs to do to transform its rally return...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Liverpool ready to hijack long-term Arsenal target...
Liverpool have identified Ajax defender Jorrel Hato as a top target for...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal games Ben White could miss as 27-year-old...
Arsenal defender Ben White reportedly undergoes an operation to resolve a...
1h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
New injury: key Arsenal starter has knee procedure...
Arsenal have been handed a fresh injury blow as Ben White has undergone a...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli names Manchester...
No description available...
14m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Vasseur sheds light on timing of Hamilton’s debut with...
Formula 1 fans eager to see Lewis Hamilton in red... Read More »
1h ago from F1i.com
Maffei stepping down as President and CEO of Liberty Media
Greg Maffei is stepping down as President and... Read More »
1h ago from GrandPrix247.com
Gabriel Bortoleto: Sauber considered delaying F1 debut to...
Gabriel Bortoleto has revealed that he pushed... Read More »
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
