Formula One appears unlikely to tweak the current qualifying format despite concerns in 2011 about a flagging spectacle. Overall, the ‘knockout’ format has been popular in recent years, with fast drivers graduating from the Q1 segment to Q2, and then from Q2 to the decisive top-ten Q3 session.
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Montezemolo: Re-hiring Brawn not the answer
Luca di Montezemolo has rejected calls that Ross Brawn should be lured back to Ferrari. Ferrari has not won a drivers’ title since 2007 but the Maranello marque’s president Montezemolo insisted at Monza that he fully supports the reign of team boss Stefano Domenicali. “The management of the team will remain unchanged,” the Italian added [...]
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Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: New Mercedes ‘Not A Bad Car’ – Brawn: Ross Brawn has admitted that Mercedes will be pushing for performance at the final test of the preseason next week. Asked by Auto Motor und Sport about his assessment of the new W02 car so far, the Brackley-based [...]
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Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: Mercedes ‘Not Dropping’ 2010 Car – Brawn: Mercedes is still working on its current car but has started to design the W01′s successor, team boss Ross Brawn has revealed. Michael Schumacher, who is 75 points behind the championship leader Lewis Hamilton, said in Canada that his [...]
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June 17th, 2010 
Stephen Rhodes 
Posted in Formula 1 - News/Rumors, Nuts and Bolts, Other Racing Series - News/Rumors Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: Sauber Will Not Use BMW KERS System In 2011: Sauber will not use the technology that already exists at its Hinwil headquarters when KERS systems return to Formula One next year. At a meeting of technical bosses last weekend in Canada, it was reinforced that the [...]
Heidfeld, Mercedes Deal Put On Hold
The launch of the 2010 Mercedes GP team concluded Monday without mention of Nick Heidfeld as reserve driver. Reports over the weekend suggested the 32-year-old German had been signed to the role, but team boss Ross Brawn said a final decision has yet to be taken. But the Briton, together with Michael Schumacher, Nico Rosberg, [...]
