Formula E in São Paulo: An Overview of the Qualifying Groups
Report by Tim Neuhaus, December 7, 2024 · 12:30 PM
The excitement is back as Formula E kicks off Season 11 at full throttle. The action begins with the initial qualifying session scheduled for early Saturday afternoon at 13:40 CET. So far, both Stoffel Vandoorne and Pascal Wehrlein have claimed pole positions in Brazil. To reach the top spot again, they first need to navigate through the group stage. Our summary provides details on which drivers compete in each group.
In the time trial, the drivers initially compete in two separate groups. Typically, Formula E organizes these groups for the race based on the current world championship standings. However, since Sao Paulo marks the beginning of the eleventh Formula E season, teams are allowed to place one driver in Group A and another in Group B. Based on this rule, the qualifying groups for Sao Paulo on Saturday are determined as follows.
Drivers who hold odd-numbered positions in the championship standings will begin in Group A, while those on even-numbered positions will start in Group B. The aim for each driver is to secure a spot in the top four of their respective group, as this is the only way to advance to the knockout stage. In the knockout stage, pairs of drivers compete against each other in the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals, battling for pole position and the first three championship points.
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