The tires of Q2 will no longer be the same as those at the start
Starting from this year, the qualifications are changing: the tires used in Q2 will no longer be the ones to be expected in the race.
The idea had already germinated in the mind of Formula 1: should the rule be maintained that the tires from Q2 will be used for the start of the race?
The answer is official as of today: it’s no.
This season, every team and every driver will be on an equal footing. Previously, the 11th position was strategic as it was the first from which the choice of tires was free for the start.
This new rule has already had its preview last year, during the three sprint races. Not only were the Q2 sessions more competitive, but any driver making it into the top 10 could choose their tires for the following day. This is what benefited George Russell, starting 7th in the Silverstone sprint qualifying.
For the upcoming season, this rule could be good news: starting strategies could be more varied. A driver in a better position than usual would have the opportunity to take advantage of it.
Another rule and still many responses around a Formula 1 in full transformation.
