On 11 Mar 2006 06:40:12 -0800, "Darus" > wrote:

>After watching it this AM, I really like it. A LOT more action than any
>format I recall from before.
>
>The short version of the Knockout Format:
>
>Session 1 - Timed session in which all 22 drivers attempt a timed lap.
>Bottom 6 drivers are dropped at the end of the session and qual in
>P17-P22. No times valid after the session times out.
>
>Session 2 - Timed session same as Session 1. Bottom 6 drivers are
>dropped and qual in P11-P16.
>
>Session 3 - Timed session. Teams declare to the FIA what starting fuel
>level they are running. This will be the MAX level that they can top
>off to after the Qual session. Only other difference is that laps
>started before the session times out WILL count.

I missed the start of the show. Are they allowed to change tires in
sessions 1&2?