F1 Qualifying - | F1 Main Race - Video 6

Teams test car setups, tire wear, and fuel loads to gather data for the rest of the weekend. Saturday: Qualifying (Positioning) FP3: A final morning practice session to fine-tune setups.

Under the 2026 regulations (applicable as of April 2026), qualifying features a knockout system with due to the addition of an 11th team. Participation Elimination Q1 18 Minutes All 22 cars Slowest 6 eliminated (Grid 17–22) Q2 15 Minutes Top 16 cars Slowest 6 eliminated (Grid 11–16) Q3 13 Minutes Top 10 cars Determines Pole Position and top 10 order Sprint Weekend Variations The beginner's guide to the F1 weekend F1 Qualifying | F1 Main Race - Video 6

In a standard weekend, the "Video 6" guide typically outlines a three-day progression focused on preparation, positioning, and execution. Two 60-minute sessions ( FP1 and FP2 ). Teams test car setups, tire wear, and fuel

A three-part knockout session held in the afternoon to determine the starting grid . Sunday: The Grand Prix (Execution) Participation Elimination Q1 18 Minutes All 22 cars