Qualifying
퀄리파잉
A qualifying session in which drivers compete for the fastest lap times to determine the starting grid for the race. It is conducted in three stages: Q1, Q2, and Q3, with the final positions determining the drivers' starting positions.
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Pole Position Decided on the Final Q3 Runs
Near the end of Q3, many drivers commit to a final flying lap to take advantage of track evolution. Lap times can improve one after another in the final moments of the session, sometimes changing the pole sitter within seconds.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is F1 qualifying divided into Q1, Q2 and Q3?
The three sessions progressively eliminate the slower drivers, leaving the fastest drivers to fight for pole position in Q3.
What advantage does pole position provide?
Starting at the front means less interference from other cars into the first corner and can reduce exposure to incidents and dirty air.
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