The time we have for the qualify session is partly dependant on how long the race will be. Never the less I would like to propose (to test) an alternativ qualify format:
5-6 minutes open qualify:
This would make the qualify session more colourful, exciting and stressful It would mean that one would have the option between fueling for 2 laps + outlap or 1 lap + outlap (both alternatives have its strengths and weakness). This would also more closely resemble the real f1 qualify, where they usually have 1-2 shots at the "perfect lap", and they have to deal with traffic as well.
Obviously, if one sees traffic as a pure "evil" we would be better off with super pole as we have today, but personally I like the added dimention traffic gives us.
Lastly, I am not proposing to use this in season 11, I am only proposing to test it, eg. in the upcomming practice race, and after that we would see if it is something we wish to consider. I am also more than happy not to test it if that is the will of the majority
5-6 minutes open qualify:
This would make the qualify session more colourful, exciting and stressful It would mean that one would have the option between fueling for 2 laps + outlap or 1 lap + outlap (both alternatives have its strengths and weakness). This would also more closely resemble the real f1 qualify, where they usually have 1-2 shots at the "perfect lap", and they have to deal with traffic as well.
Obviously, if one sees traffic as a pure "evil" we would be better off with super pole as we have today, but personally I like the added dimention traffic gives us.
Lastly, I am not proposing to use this in season 11, I am only proposing to test it, eg. in the upcomming practice race, and after that we would see if it is something we wish to consider. I am also more than happy not to test it if that is the will of the majority