News Details
Ecclestone labels F1 Sprint Qualifying format 'complete nonsense'
Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has predictably shot down F1's Sprint Qualifying format that will be trialed this season, insisting the idea "complete nonsense". F1 is set to experiment at three venues this year with a new qualifying format that will see drivers compete in a Saturday afternoon 100-kilometer race that will determine the grid for race day. The concept will be rolled out for the very first time at the British GP at Silverstone in July, with Monza and Interlagos also expected to trial the idea which, if successful, could become more widespread in 2022. But Ecclestone says the sport's current management is taking the wrong approach to the concept. "The way...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Ecclestone slams F1 ‘sprint qualifying' format
May 6 Bernie Ecclestone says Formula 1's new sprint qualifying format is...
4y ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Ecclestone dismisses sprint races as ‘complete...
Bernie Ecclestone has derided the new proposed sprint qualifying format...
4y ago from PlanetF1.com
Wolff says Bottas-Russell swap rumours ‘nonsense'
May 6 Toto Wolff has dismissed as 'nonsense' reports suggesting he may...
4y ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Ecclestone doesn't see anything in sprint races: 'This...
On Saturday July 17 the first sprint race in Formula 1 will take place....
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Honda wouldn’t even be in top 10 without mid-year...
No description available...
5m ago from Motorsport.com
Why Ducati had no doubt that Alex Marquez...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez propels MotoGP to record figures in 2025
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
Pirelli outlines 2026 MotoGP test plans ahead of 2027...
Pirelli has officially outlined when it plans to test its new MotoGP...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
FOX Sports, IndyCar reveal broadcast schedule for 2026...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Chip Ganassi Racing completes four-car roster for 2026...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar boss Doug Boles explains new officiating system
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Momentum building for IndyCar’s inaugural Arlington...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Toyota brings Corolla back to rallying with all-new...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Does Martins Sesks have a future with M-Sport in WRC?
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Project One confirms WRC27 entry
Founded by experienced motorsport engineer Lionel Hansen alongside former...
22h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Everton vs Arsenal Prediction and Betting Tips | 20th...
The Premier League returns to the fold with another round of matches this...
55m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Chelsea put 8 million bid on the table in attempt to...
Chelsea have reportedly put up a 8 million bid for AS Saint-Etienne...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'I don't want to leave' – Arsenal star ends all...
Gabriel Jesus has delivered a powerful statement of intent regarding his...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal star faces extended spell on sidelines as...
Arsenal have been dealt another frustrating injury blow, with Kai Havertz...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Why £1 million won't get you to F1
F1 won't be beating the allegations that it's for... Read More »
45m ago from GPFans.com
F1i's 2025 Driver Rankings: The grid's lower half
Another marathon F1 season is over, and we’re... Read More »
1h ago from F1i.com
The winners and losers from the 2025 F1 season
Across the 24-race F1 calendar, who were the... Read More »
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
