Major Change to F2 & 3 Qualifying that could be a game changer for F1

2024 see's the introduction of a new rule in Qualifying for the Formula 2 & 3 grids. Taken from Indy Car series, Article 33.5 will mean that ' any driver who in the eyes of the Stewards is the sole cause of  the issuance of a red flag, will no longer be permitted to take part in the session' and will lose their fastest time.
In previous seasons of Formula 1 and its 2 feeder series we have seen sessions ended by the person in 1st position or close, meaning that other competitors who could have and would have beaten their time are unable to complete their laps. From now on this wont be possible as of 2024 with the person causing the session to be stopped will be heavily penalized. 
While for 2024 this is isolated to the Formula 2 and 3 Qualifying sessions the addition of these regulations is with the aim of testing the format to assess its viability for F1 and could see the rules added to F1 sooner than later.  

Joanna Blackmore 
Writer @f1journal.co.uk