The Latest Breaking News from Q1

Lance Stroll becomes first F1 driver to reach 100 Q1 eliminations

The Aston Martin driver qualified last at Monza to become the first driver to hit the century since F1 introduced its three-part qualifying format in 2006

Motorsport · Sep 5

‘Only Oliver Bearman’s car works as it should’ - Esteban Ocon explains another Q1 knockout

Ocon has not had the best start to the weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix, as he is currently experiencing unresolved issue that are costing him top speed

Motorsport · Jul 18

Max Verstappen crashes into barriers in Australian GP qualifying causing red flag

Max Verstappen crashed out in Q1 at the Australian Grand Prix

Motorsport · Mar 7

Andrea Kimi Antonelli in confidence crisis after Q1 exit, set for F1 Belgian GP pitlane start

Andrea Kimi Antonelli is not having a good time in Formula 1.

Motorsport · Jul 26, 2025

Hamilton apologises to Ferrari after "unacceptable" Q1 exit at F1 Belgian GP

Lewis Hamilton issued an apology to Ferrari after his second Q1 exit in two days means he will start the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix from 16th on the grid.

Autosport · Jul 26, 2025

Gasly expected Q1 exit in F1 British GP qualifying before Q3 progression

Alpine's Pierre Gasly says he would have "never imagined" getting into Q3 as the Enstone team appeared to be on the back foot over the Formula 1 British Grand Prix weekend.

Autosport · Jul 6, 2025

Tsunoda's struggles continue with Q1 exit at F1 Austrian GP qualifying

Yuki Tsunoda revealed he is “really tired” of starting Formula 1 grands prix towards the back after another disappointing result in Austria.

Autosport · Jun 28, 2025

Wolff: Mercedes error that cost Hamilton “inexcusable” at Abu Dhabi GP

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has apologised to Lewis Hamilton for the “idiotic” mistake that led to the seven-time champion being dumped out in Q1 for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Autosport · Dec 7, 2024

Toto Wolff apologises for ‘idiotic’ mistake in Lewis Hamilton’s final qualifying

Lando Norris led a McLaren one-two as the British team strengthened their grip on the constructors’ championship.

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2024

Wolff says Mercedes error that cost Hamilton was “inexcusable”

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has apologised to Lewis Hamilton for the “idiotic” mistake that led to the seven-time champion being dumped out in Q1 for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Motorsport · Dec 7, 2024