1 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 2 F1 sprint qualifying, explained One practice session, three knockout segments, and a tyre rule that takes the guesswork out of compound choice. 7 Sep 2026 3 MIN