There will be no return to the 2015 qualifying format, with the only options being to keep the current format or tweak it. read more »

Formula 1 bosses failed to agree on changing the grand prix qualifying system but it has become clear a return to the 2015 format is not an option read more »

Formula 1 bosses fail to agree on a new format for qualifying after a meeting at the Bahrain Grand Prix. read more »

The much maligned elimination qualifying format remains for the time being as no agreement is reached between F1 chiefs and team bosses in Bahrain. read more »

Formula 1 teams, the FIA and Bernie Ecclestone have failed to agree on changes to the qualifying format, with a further meeting scheduled for Thursday. read more »

After failing once again to gain supporters, the elimination style qualifying format will be discussed by F1 and team bosses, with the aim to find a solution read more »

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says that any senior figure objecting to change the current qualifying format should be "publicly crucified in the paddock," after the… read more »

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and McLaren counterpart Eric Boullier have demanded F1 scrap its controversial elimination-style format in qualifying. read more »

Kimi Raikkonen says Formula One must look "stupid" to outsiders as "politics and bulls***" reaches crazy levels in the sport. A decision this season to... read more »

With the second Grand Prix of the season approaching tomorrow, Formula 1 team bosses have blasted the new qualifying format again calling for more structure within the sport. read more »

New qualifying format proves as soporific as Melbourne, though Hamilton lifts spirits with "sexy" pole lap. read more »

Lewis Hamilton took his second consecutive pole position as F1's live elimination format failed to deliver on its second run of 2016 at the Bahrain Grand Prix.... read more »

Jean Todt wants to persevere with the elimination qualifying format but admits there should be tweaks to Q3 which will be discussed this weekend. read more »

Jean Todt believes Formula One will be able to agree on an improved qualifying format at a meeting with teams and stakeholders in Bahrain on Sunday. After F1's new live... read more »

Jean Todt will meet with the F1 team bosses and Bernie Ecclestone on Sunday to make a final ruling on the qualifying format. The controversial elimination system will be used... read more »

How to solve a problem like F1 qualifying? With confusion surrounding which system will see out the 2016 season, vote for your favourite format using 'upvote' and... read more »

Formula 1 stakeholders will meet in Bahrain on Sunday to discuss a final proposal regarding qualifying, with FIA president Jean Todt confident a solution will be found read more »

Bernie Ecclestone is not giving up on the elimination qualifying format, but admits its Bahrain outing will ultimately determine its future. read more »

Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo believes he faces a challenge to reach the final segment of qualifying after Friday's pair of practice sessions at Sakhir. Ricciardo, who... read more »

Formula 1 will rapidly resolve its issues surrounding qualifying should the new elimination format's second chance prove as big a failure as its first, according to Bernie... read more »

Sebastian Vettel has criticised Formula 1's rule makers for not reacting to popular opinion, following the fiasco surrounding the qualifying format. Formula… read more »

Though he is happy to see F1 make changes to its formats, but says changing the qualifying format back was a 'wrong move', read more »

Lewis Hamilton says Formula One must act before the general public falls out of love with the sport. The governance of Formula One has come under scrutiny in recent weeks after... read more »

Leading Formula 1 drivers have expressed surprise that qualifying remains unaltered for this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix read more »

Lewis Hamilton says it is "strange" Formula 1 has kept the new elimination qualifying format for this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix. read more »