F1 qualifying in 2026 explained: discover new rules, Cadillac's entry, and how the knockout format works with 22 cars on the grid.

Let’s take a look at how the qualifying elimination format will change for 2026, with two additional drivers joining the grid compared to last season. The last time F1 featured as many as 11 teams on ...

Cadillac’s arrival takes the field to 22 cars, so the FIA has adjusted the Q1 and Q2 cut line while keeping Q3 as a 10-car shootout ...

What would the F1 grid look like if the Qualifying sessions had to be cancelled? We explain the process in full. The F1 barometer is perpetually set to summer, ensuring perfect weather conditions for ...

There will be 22 drivers on the grid in 2026 ...

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