How Does Qualifying Work In F1?

A clear guide to F1 qualifying in 2026 including Q1 Q2 Q3 format, sprint qualifying rules and the 107 percent rule explained.
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F1 2026: Head-to-head qualifying statistics between teammates

Keep a running track of the F1 2026 qualifying battles as the season unfolds.

F1 Sprint: Schedule, points, results format explained, qualifying, race and venues for 2026 season

A look at how the Sprint weekend works ahead of its first appearance in 2026 at the Chinese Grand Prix; watch every session of the Chinese GP Sprint weekend live on Sky Sports F1 from this Friday
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When is the next F1 race? Japanese Grand Prix schedule with full 2026 running order including UK and US times

F1 heads to the iconic Suzuka circuit and the Japanese Grand Prix for the next race on the 2026 schedule before the sport takes an enforced rest for a month. The current conflict in the Middle East means that the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix - both planned for April - have been cancelled.

How to Watch F1 Chinese GP Race: Live Streaming and TV Channels

fter a dramatic Sprint race and historic qualifying session in Shanghai, here’s how fans around the world can watch the 2026 F1 Chinese Grand Prix live.

Max Verstappen calls those enjoying F1’s new racing style ‘not real’ fans

The four-time world champion described the new regulations as “anti-racing” and “not a lot of fun” during preseason testing.