Fernando Alonso has added his voice to the criticism of Formula One’s new qualifying format and suggested F1 should copy the system used in Moto GP.
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Team bosses demand immediate changes to “rubbish” qualifying
2016 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onThe team bosses of Red Bull and Mercedes have strongly criticised Formula One’s new qualifying system and called for talks on revising it again before the next race.
Hamilton takes pole as F1 draws fire over new qualifying
2016 Australian Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onLewis Hamilton will start the first race of the season from pole position but more attention was focused on the shortcomings of F1’s new qualifying system.
2016 Australian Grand Prix grid
2016 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton took pole position for the first race of the season.
Stewards deny curfew appeal from Force India
2016 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onForce India have been denied an appeal against breaking the curfew rules at the Australian Grand Prix by the race stewards.
Haryanto given grid penalty for first race
2016 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onRio Haryanto has collected a three-place grid penalty for his first F1 race, the FIA has announced
Red Bull reveals its canopy alternative to Halo
2016 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull has revealed images of its alternative to the Halo head protection device which Formula One intends to introduce next year.
Mercedes stay on top but Ferrari are close
2016 Australian Grand Prix third practice
Posted on:ewis Hamilton made it three out of three in practice for the Australian Grand Prix but Ferrari were just 0.2s off the pace ahead of qualifying.
Red Bull’s Halo version ‘unlikely for 2017’
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Red Bull Halo unlikely for 2017 • FIA insists it can police radio ban • Hamilton should apologise – Stewart
Friday reveals little besides a glimpse of Red Bull’s potential
2016 Australian Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onFor those who’ve been waiting to discover how the competitive order has changed in 2016, Friday at Melbourne was frustratingly inconclusive.
Renault made ‘substantial step’ without spending tokens
2016 F1 season
Posted onRenault team principal Cyril Abiteboul says his team has been able to make significant gains over the winter without cutting far into its allocation of engine development tokens.
F1 may have “gone too far” with radio ban – Horner
2016 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner is concerned the sport may have gone too far with its clampdown on radio communications.
Win terrific F1 prizes with your 2016 Australian Grand Prix predictions
F1 Fanatic Predictions Championship
Posted onF1 Fanatic is offering a fantastic line-up of prizes for this year’s Predictions Championship. Add your entry here before qualifying starts.
Hamilton stays on top as Rosberg crashes
2016 Australian Grand Prix second practice
Posted onLewis Hamilton was quickest in another rain-hit practice session ahead of the Australian Grand Prix while his team mate hit the wall.
FIA reveals details of new driver radio ban
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has confirmed details of the new restrictions which are being placed on driver radio messages from the start of the 2016 season.
Hamilton heads rain-affected first practice session
2016 Australian Grand Prix first practice
Posted onLewis Hamilton began the 2016 season on top of the times sheets as occasional showers kept drivers on their toes during the first practice session for the Australian Grand Prix.
FIA can’t enforce radio ban – Button
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: FIA can’t enforce radio ban – Button • Ferrari win good for F1 – Ecclestone • No ‘cliff’ in 2016 tyres
2016 Australian Grand Prix team-by-team preview
2016 Australian Grand Prix preview
Posted onWho’s in best shape for the first race of the 2016 season? Here’s a run-down of the Australian Grand Prix runners and riders.
In pictures: All the 2016 F1 drivers’ helmets
2016 F1 season preview
Posted onSeveral drivers have taken advantage of their only opportunity to change helmet designs between seasons. Here’s all their headwear for 2016.
Wet start to first race weekend of 2016
2016 Australian Grand Prix weather
Posted onTeams face disruption to their plans for the first practice session of 2016 as rain is forecast to hit Melbourne and could stay around until qualifying.