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FIA forced to make F1 qualifying change for 2026
The FIA have been forced to change the qualifying rules for the 2026 F1 season due to the influx of regulation changes in the sport.
New teams like Audi Revolut F1 and Cadillac F1 joining the grid have necessitated adjustments to the qualifying structure.
Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will drive for Cadillac, making them the 21st and 22nd entries, prompting the FIA to modify the qualifying format.
Q1 and Q2 will now see six drivers eliminated, leaving 10 for Q3, maintaining the balance despite the new additions.
The revised rules will add excitement to the qualifying sessions without extending their duration.
