F1
qualifying runs across three knockout sessions — Q1, Q2, and Q3 — each
eliminating the slowest cars until only ten remain to fight for pole position
in the final segment. Tire strategy plays a huge role: teams must decide
which compounds to save for the race while still posting a competitive lap.
Understanding this format makes it much easier to follow why some drivers
gamble on track position while others play it safe to guarantee advancing to
the next round.