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F1 set to scrap elimination qualifying

Formula 1 is set to ditch the elimination qualifying system Formula 1 is set to revert to the previous qualifying format following an outpouring of criticism for the elimination system which debuted at the Australian Grand Prix. The lacklustre display saw teams meet with the FIA at Albert Park on Sunday morning where it was unanimously agreed to scrap the new format and go back to last year’s procedure for the Bahrain Grand Prix (April 1-3). The introduction of the elimination format was designed to liven up qualifying and shake up the grid. However, qualifying ended without cars on track for the final three and half minutes as Lewis Hamilton’s rivals elected not to challenge the Brit...
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