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F1 drivers against new elimination-style qualifying format

Sergio Perez says the F1 drivers are against the new elimination-style qualifying format that is set to debut in the sport this season. Following meetings of the Strategy Group and F1 Commission, it was announced that a new system to decide the grid would be brought in for 2016. Q1 would see seven drivers eliminated one at a time after 90 second intervals, with the same number dropping out in Q2, deciding the grid positions from nine to 22. The top eight would then move on to Q3, with drivers dropping out every 90 seconds until just two remained to battle it out for pole position. Bernie Ecclestone recently said the new format would be delayed to the Spanish Grand Prix due to problems...
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