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Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Race
The Le Mans 24 Hours has introduced a new qualifying format that separates Hypercar from LMP2 and LMGT3 categories, with two Hyperpole sessions to determine the grid, aiming to enhance excitement and fairness. Drivers and teams have mixed feelings about the changes, which include driver driver changes between sessions and new tyre regulations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Motorsport.com
Carlos Sainz and other Formula 1 drivers have criticized the new tyre allocation rules implemented for the Hungarian Grand Prix, which limited each car to just 11 sets of slick Pirelli rubber over the weekend. Sainz expressed frustration at the lack of running during practice sessions and suggested that either the format or the tyre allocation needs reviewing. Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen also agreed that the reduced running in practice was not ideal for entertainment, while Fernando Alonso labeled the format a "disaster" and expressed disappointment for the spectators who paid to watch cars sitting in the garage due to limited tyre availability.