P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alexander Albon believes there are solutions to the issues seen in F1 qualifying, and has proposed his own fix, following pit-lane antics between Williams and Haas at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Alexander Albon suggested introducing split-qualifying to F1 to address gamesmanship during grid-setting sessions. F1 has faced challenges with questionable tactics, with recent focus on Nico Hulkenberg accelerating down the pit-lane in Chinese Grand Prix qualifying. Albon, from Williams, mentioned on team radio that it was to ensure Hulkenberg didn’t impede him and keep his rivals in check. The 28-year-old acknowledged such incidents will occur due to various factors affecting lap performance. Albon emphasized the difficulty of balancing optimal pit-lane position and track placement, noting the situation has become a strategic game among teams and drivers. He proposed split qualifying, suggesting two groups for Q1 to solve issues, especially on smaller circuits, to eliminate pacing games, but questioned the idea’s feasibility.
