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New F1 qualifying system confusing-FIA chairman
(Reuters)
Updated: 2005-12-25 09:48 PARIS, Dec 22 (Reuters) - FIA chairman Max Mosley
believes the new knock-out qualifying system imposed in Formula One will make
the pre-race sessions confusing for the public.
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"The
qualifying system for the races in 2006 is going to be very tough to
understand," Mosley was quoted as saying in an interview published on Thursday
by sports daily L'Equipe.
"I think that the public is going to be just like me when I watch an Amercan
football game. I can watch it. It's a great show but I don't have the slightest
idea about what's happening," he said.
"It's very annoying. I knew that qualification based on the fastest lap were
not much fun for the public in the stands. But on television it was really good.
You knew exactly what was going on," he said.
Formula One has switched to a new system for 2006 after much debate over the
single-lap format which was introduced at the end of 2002 to replace the
previous free-for-all session.
According to the new rules, five cars will drop out after a first 15-minute
session and another five after a second stint.
The remaining 10 will then fight for pole in a 20-minute final session.
The previous system, with each car running alone against the clock, was much
criticised by teams.
Sunday qualifying was introduced this year and then abandoned after six races
following protests.
"At least the public will know who is the fastest driver as the times will
appear on a board," Mosley said.
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