Zak Brown: The rules need revision

The McLaren boss has called for an overhaul to Formula 1's qualifying format after another controversial session in Singapore.

Brown believes the current system, which sees drivers eliminated at the end of each of the three qualifying segments, is unfair and does not always produce the best result.

“I think the qualifying format needs to be revised,” Brown said.

“I don't think the current format is fair and I don't think it always produces the best result.”

Brown's comments come after a qualifying session in Singapore that saw several drivers eliminated in controversial circumstances.

George Russell was knocked out in Q1 after being caught out by a red flag, while Fernando Alonso was eliminated in Q2 after being blocked by Esteban Ocon.

Brown believes that the current format is too harsh and that it does not give drivers a fair chance to show their pace.

“I think we need to look at a format that gives drivers more of a chance to show their pace,” Brown said.

"I think we need to look at a format that is more fair and that produces a better result."

Brown's comments are likely to be echoed by many other drivers and team bosses.

The current qualifying format has been in place since 2006, but it has come under increasing criticism in recent years.

It remains to be seen whether the FIA will make any changes to the qualifying format in the future, but Brown's comments suggest that there is growing support for a revision.