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Top ten to start races with qualifying tyres

2 February 2010

Another agreed change following the meeting of the Formula One Commission on Monday was that all cars which qualify in the top ten must start the Grand Prix on the same tyres, whereas those behind will be able to enjoy a fresh set from the start of races.


With 26 cars in the field this year and the same 'knockout' qualifying format which was first seen in 2006, eight cars will drop out of Q1 and Q2 before the final ten compete for pole position in the Q3 phase; this ten will, however, have to start Sunday's race on the same tyres with which they pushed for pole position.

With those from 11th place downwards able to make the best use of fresh Bridgestone rubber at the start of races, the new regulation is focused as improving racing from the starts of Grands Prix, with drivers having to elect whether a better grid position (and less grippy tyres) are favourable over a lower starting place (but more grip).

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