Formula 1 is trying something new with the sprint qualifications at Silverstone, Monza and later in Brazil. Not everyone supports the idea yet, but F1 can count on the support of Honda chief Toyoharu Tanabe. Honda faced big challenge With the new format, the 'normal' qualifying as we have had for years falls on the Friday afternoon and the second free practice is shifted to the Saturday. After Friday's qualifying, the parc fermé rules will apply, meaning that no more work can be done on the car. Tanabe says in conversation with SpeedWeek.com that FP1 has become extra important because of this. "We need to quickly understand and check the data from the training before we start the...
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