Components One will exchange the normal qualifying format with a shortened dash race at Silverstone, Monza and a 3rd occasion this season.
July’s British GP would be the first take a look at of this new format, which is probably the most vital change to the race weekend format within the trendy period.
The rule modified was handed Monday following unanimous settlement of the 10 groups.
It can see qualifying happen on Friday instead of the second apply session. That can comply with the same old Q1-Q2-Q3 format and set the grid for a brief dash race to happen as an alternative of the normal qualifying slot on Saturday afternoon.
The dash race might be held over 100km (round 17 laps at Silverstone) and can set the grid for the grand prix on Sunday. A pit-stop won’t be obligatory, that means it is going to be a flat-out race to the end.
Factors might be handed out to the highest three finishers of the dash race – three for 1st, two for 2nd and one for third. Factors might be awarded as regular for the grand prix itself.
F1 groups have been mulling over the change for some time. The championship hopes it should “enhance the on-track motion and interact followers in a brand new and modern method”.
After the trial run at Silverstone, the qualifying dash race will happen once more at Monza’s Italian Grand Prix on September 12.
The third occasion might be at an occasion exterior Europe, though F1 has but to resolve on the venue.