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FIA confirms minor change to 2026 qualifying format
© XPB Phillip van Osten
01/03/2026 at 09:3728/02/2026 at 22:24 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. The fine margins of Formula 1 rarely leave room for spare seconds – yet this season, the FIA has decided to add exactly one minute where it matters most. In a subtle but notable tweak to the sporting regulations, the sport’s governing body has confirmed that the final segment of qualifying, Q3, will now run for 13 minutes instead of the traditional 12. On paper, it’s a minor adjustment. In practice, it could slightly reshape the rhythm of Saturday afternoons. The change comes as the grid expands to 22 cars following the arrival of Cadillac as an 11th team. With a...
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