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Originally Posted by E9TOU
On one hand I thought today's qualifying was a complete joke. Like I was predicting, I knew the time limitations would screw some drivers out even though they had the capability to improve their times (i.e. the HAAS cars and Kvyat). Then on the other hand this is the first time this new qualifying format is being used so I want to see what the teams learn from this and see how they make improvements for the next race. I always thought the old qualifying format was great so I don't even know why this new one was introduced anyways.
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I agree....Ferrari could easily have gone out again but seemingly decided not to in order to send a message more than anything else (or they just know they have no more pace to give). But if this format doesn't go away then they will be forced to adapt. Upper teams will use fewer tires, lower teams this will be an all out sprint...seems to be more of a tax to them than anything. I like the adjust to the pinnacle lap approach of the old system myself.