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Elimination Qualifying gets Bahrain GP reprieve
The much maligned elimination qualifying format will remain in place for at least the Bahrain Grand Prix, with a decision about its future to be made after the race in the desert. Formula 1’s Strategy Group met on Thursday morning to discuss potential alternatives to the format, but rather than make a knee-jerk decision to drop the qualifying procedure after just the one event, it has been decided to give the controversial format a second outing in Bahrain. F1 Supremo Bernie Ecclestone revealed that he suggested keeping the format in place for at least the second round of the season, after which a decision can be made to see whether it should stay, be tweaked or be dropped completely in...
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