Jean Todt has explained why Formula One teams were not given the choice of voting for a return to the qualifying system used in 2015.
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New front wing set-up still needs work – Massa
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onFelipe Massa says Williams haven’t got the most out of their new front wing following its last-minute introduction in Bahrain this weekend
Pole lap was first clean run this weekend – Hamilton
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton said he had been struggling to pull together clean laps until his final effort in qualifying which claimed pole position.
Hamilton claims pole with “sexy” record-breaking lap
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onLewis Hamilton set the fastest lap ever seen at a Bahrain Grand Prix weekend to claim pole position for the second race of 2016.
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix grid
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton led another Mercedes one-two in qualifying ahead of the two Ferrari drivers and Daniel Ricciardo.
Ferrari hit the top in final practice
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix third practice
Posted onSebastian Vettel led a Ferrari one-two in final practice, relegating the two Mercedes drivers to third and fourth.
Ecclestone opposing return to 2015 qualifying system
F1 Fanatic round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ecclestone opposing return to 2015 qualifying format • Wurz behind GPDA letter – Lauda • Las Vegas ‘could be second US GP’
Mercedes fly but Ferrari’s true pace was hidden
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onThe headline times painted a picture of overwhelming Mercedes superiority at the end of the first day of practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix. But the situation may not be quite so one-sided.
Button targets Q3 after third-fastest time
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button says McLaren have to aim to reach the final phase of qualifying tomorrow after posting the third-quickest time in practice today.
Magnussen to start from pits after weigh bridge error
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onKevin Magnussen will start the Bahrain Grand Prix from the pit lane after failing to stop at the weigh bridge during practice.
Make your 2016 Bahrain Grand Prix predictions
F1 Fanatic Predictions Championship
Posted onEnter your 2016 Bahrain Grand Prix predictions to win loads of F1 prizes this weekend.
Mercedes lead the way again as wheel problem stops Vettel
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix second practice
Posted onThe second practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix saw another Mercedes one-two headed by Nico Rosberg – but there was a surprise in third place.
Rosberg leads Mercedes one-two as Ferrari hold back
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix first practice
Posted onNico Rosberg led a Mercedes one-two in the first practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix but rivals Ferrari appeared to be concealing their pace.
New qualifying frustrating and flawed – drivers
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onFormula One drivers have reacted with disappointment to the decision not to drop the unpopular elimination qualifying format ahead of this weekend’s race.
Haas success could inspire new F1 teams – Grosjean
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onRomain Grosjean think his result for Haas in the team’s debut race could encourage other teams to enter F1 in the future.
“People are falling out of love with F1” – Hamilton
F1 Fanatic round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: “People are falling out of love with F1” – Hamilton • Drivers slam qualifying row • Verstappen not ‘much faster’ – Sainz
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix team-by-team preview
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix preview
Posted onNico Rosberg claimed first blood in Australia. But his team mate won the last two Bahrain Grands Prix and Ferrari are poised to strike.
Halo would have been “welcome” in crash – Alonso
2016 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso says he would have welcomed the extra protection offered by a Halo system during his aerial crash in the Australian Grand Prix.
Qualifying row and 2017 rules among drivers’ concerns – Rosberg
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onDisagreement over Formula One’s qualifying rules and plans to overhaul car design in 2017 are among the drivers’ concerns according to Nico Rosberg.
Rib fracture could delay Alonso’s return
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso confirmed a rib fracture has kept him from competing in this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix and the injury could also rule him out of the next race in China.