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FIA tweaks F1 qualifying format to accommodate 22-car field
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05/01/2026 at 14:0605/01/2026 at 13:40 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Formula 1 is set for a slightly bigger stage in 2026, and the FIA has responded with small but meaningful tweaks to the sport’s qualifying sessions. With Cadillac officially joining the grid, the field will expand to 22 cars – two more than the Grand Prix racing’s traditional lineup – prompting adjustments to Q1 and Q2 while keeping the thrilling 10-car shootout in Q3 intact. The sport’s familiar three-part knockout qualifying structure remains in place, with each segment retaining its timed format: Q1 runs for 18 minutes, followed by a seven-minute break; Q2 lasts...
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