Mechanics work on the car of McLaren Honda’s Spanish driver Fernando Alonso in the pit at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain on Wednesday. McLaren Honda Racing Director Eric Boullier said the new F1 qualifying rules will put more pressure on the whole team including drivers and mechanics. AFP PHOTO
Mechanics work on the car of McLaren Honda’s Spanish driver Fernando Alonso in the pit at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain on Wednesday. McLaren Honda Racing Director Eric Boullier said the new F1 qualifying rules will put more pressure on the whole team including drivers and mechanics. AFP PHOTO

BARCELONA: Formula One qualifying is to undergo a major overhaul this season after F1 bosses unanimously agreed to change to a knockout format.

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