Leclerc rages at Ferrari power loss in Shanghai Sprint qualifying
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Article B2.2.1
Sprint Qualifying Session
Chapter: B2
In Simple Terms
Sprint Qualifying is a short qualifying session that happens on Friday, about 2.5 to 3.5 hours after the first practice session ends. It determines the starting grid positions for the Sprint race that takes place later that day.
- Held on the first day of track running (Friday)
- Starts 2.5-3.5 hours after FP1 concludes
- Determines the grid order for the Sprint race
- Shorter format compared to traditional qualifying
Official FIA Text
Sprint Qualifying takes place on first day of track running, starting 2.5-3.5 hours after FP1 end. Determines starting grid for Sprint.
Article C5.23
Single ICE Mode
Chapter: C5
In Simple Terms
Drivers must use the same engine power mode throughout each lap during qualifying and races. They can only switch between different power modes during free practice sessions, where they're allowed to experiment and test different settings.
- One ICE mode must be maintained per competitive lap in qualifying and races
- Free practice is the only session where drivers can change power modes during laps
- This rule applies to all competitive sessions except free practice
- Ensures consistency and prevents mid-lap power adjustments during official racing
Official FIA Text
The Power Unit must be operated in a single ICE mode during each competitive lap in all sessions of a Competition, with the exception of free practice sessions.
Article B3.5.1
Pre-Sprint & Pre-Race Parc Fermé Entry
Chapter: ARTICLE B3: PROCEDURES DURING A COMPETITION
In Simple Terms
Once a car leaves the pit lane for the first time during Sprint Qualifying or Qualifying, it enters 'parc fermé' – a locked-down state where teams cannot make changes to the car. The car must stay locked down until the race or sprint actually starts. This ensures fair competition by preventing last-minute adjustments.
- Cars are locked in parc fermé from first pit lane exit during Sprint Qualifying until the Sprint starts
- Cars are locked in parc fermé from pit lane exit during Qualifying until the Race starts
- No mechanical changes or adjustments are permitted once a car enters parc fermé
- This rule applies to ensure competitive fairness and prevent teams from gaining unfair advantages
Official FIA Text
Each Car will be deemed in parc fermé from time it leaves Pit Lane for first time during Sprint Qualifying until start of Sprint, and from time it leaves Pit Lane during Qualifying until start of Race.
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