Formula 1 to trial new qualifying format that could become permanent in 2024
Formula 1 will trial a new qualifying format involving tyre supplier Pirelli.
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Africa’s World Cup qualifying draw launches new format and at least 9 teams toward 2026 event
LONDON: Nigeria and South Africa were drawn in the same World Cup qualifying group on Thursday in a re-shaped African competition that will lead to at least nine teams at the 2026 showpiece in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Lewis Hamilton: Silverstone qualifying debacle will be a wake-up call
Lewis Hamilton said his "disappointing" result in qualifying for the British Grand Prix must serve as a "wake-up call" for Mercedes.
Top drivers react to British GP qualifying: 'It couldn't have gone better, apart from Max'
The top three qualifiers for the 2023 British Grand Prix gave the crowd in attendance something to cheer about as the final result was left to the last moment of the session.
Max Verstappen nudges out Lando Norris in ‘crazy’ British Grand Prix qualifying
SILVERSTONE, UK: Max Verstappen showed his relief at surviving tricky and changeable conditions on Saturday when he outpaced friend and rival Lando Norris to take pole position for the British Grand Prix.The defending double world champion and runaway series leader outpaced McLaren’s Norris with a late final lap to secure pole in one minute and 26.720, beating Norris by two-tenths.“It’s been a crazy qualifying,” said the 25-year-old Dutchman, who is seeking his first British Grand Prix win at the eighth attempt.“Really quite hectic and also quite slippery in some places, but we did our laps and in Q3 I was surprised to see those two (McLaren) there.“I mean, it’s great for McLaren to be here and from our side I am very happy to be on pole.”McLaren claimed their first front row start at their home British Grand Prix since 2008 through Norris with his team-mate Australian rookie Oscar Piastri taking third behind him ahead of both Ferraris.Verstappen added that the changing conditions had been a challenge “especially in Q1 and Q2 and there were a few little damp spots so we had to be a bit careful in Q3.“Of course, you push close to the limit, but obviously we have a quick car so we didn’t need to go to 100 percent.”“It wasn’t a very big gap today, but for us it has been a great day and I am looking forward to the race already.”Verstappen’s pole was his fifth in succession, his seventh of the season and the 27th of his career as he leads Red Bull’s bid for a record-equalling 11th consecutive race victory, drawing level with McLaren’s 1988 achievement.Piastri was third fastest ahead of the Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz and the Mercedes of George Russell and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton.As Verstappen
FA Vase draw 2023/24: First Qualifying Round draw sees Faversham Town away to Horsham YMCA, Bridon Ropes v Tunbridge Wells, VCD Athletic v Redhill, Punjab United v Godalming Town
The draws for the first two rounds of this season’s FA Vase have been announced.
Explained: World Cup 2023 Qualifying Scenario After West Indies' Elimination
Four teams remain in contention to qualify for the ODI World Cup in India following the shock exit of two-time champions West Indies at the ongoing Qualifier. Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Scotland and Netherlands are in the race to secure two qualifying spots for the 50-over showpiece in India from October 5.
Max Verstappen tops sprint qualifying as Mercedes suffer double blow
World champion and Formula 1 championship leader Max Verstappen dominated a damp 'sprint shootout' qualifying for Saturday's sprint race at the Austrian Grand Prix as Red Bull secured a front row lockout.