1 The F1 summer shutdown: 14 days, explained For two weeks every August the wind tunnels stop spinning and the laptops stay shut, and the FIA checks its work. 7 Sep 2026 5 MIN 2 How F1 qualifying works: Q1, Q2 and Q3 explained Three timed sessions, three shrinking grids, and one clock that turns a Saturday afternoon into the tensest hour of the weekend. 7 Sep 2026 5 MIN