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Software issue delays new F1 qualifying format

Bernie Ecclestone Formula 1’s radical elimination qualifying system is unlikely to debut until the Spanish Grand Prix, according to the sport’s boss Bernie Ecclestone. The new qualifying concept was agreed by the teams at last week's meeting of the F1 Commission at Geneva. It was hoped the format would be introduced from the start of the new season once ratified by the FIA World Motor Sport Council next month. However, Ecclestone has now revealed that F1 does not currently have the timing system software to implement the concept, which is likely to delay its introduction until May's visit to Spain. As a result, next month’s traditional Australian Grand Prix season opener at Albert...
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