All F1 Grand Prix races have practice and qualifying
sessions for the participants. The racers can take part in the practice
sessions on Fridays and Saturdays. While individual practice sessions
are not mandatory, it is imperative for the drivers to take part in at
least one Saturday session.
The qualifying session of Saturdays in Formula 1 is divided into three
distinct parts. Every session has multiple drivers on track
simultaneously. The drivers are prohibited from stopping unnecessarily
on the circuit or obstruct other drivers.
First Part
During the first 20 minutes, 22 cars can run laps. The six slowest cars
drop out to fill the final six grid places.
Second Part
Sixteen remaining cars run in a 15-minute session. The six slowest cars
drop out to fill places 11 to 16 on the grid.
Third Part
The third part is the final 10 minute session. The remaining 10 cars
compete for the starting order for the top 10 grid places.
Here is information about practice and
qualifying sessions in Formula 1. Know about Saturday session in F1,
which is mandatory.