i'm new to f1 and how does the qualifiers work (mainly why are there 3)

[frozen falcon]

i just know what pole position means

[proud mulch]

Means first place

[frozen falcon]

ik but why are there 3 qualifiers

[proud mulch]

theres 3 quails because its like elmination almost since each quali has to have less and less cars and too build more excitement to see who will get pole.

[frozen falcon]

ohh ok thanks

but like how less and less

[proud mulch]

5 cars each

so each qualify is 5 cars getting elminated

[frozen falcon]

oh ok thanks

[proud mulch]

np

[latent bear]

q1 - bottom 5 eliminated
q2 - p11-15 eliminated
q3 - top 10 fight for poll

[ionic hawk]

Adding onto this, remember that this year Q1 and Q2 will see the bottom 6 get eliminated given we have an extra 2 cars on the grid

Q1 - P17-P22 eliminated
Q2 - P11-P16 eliminated
Q3 - Top 10

[latent bear]

dam forgot it was 2026

[opaque hill]

So the position in which you end qualifying?
Is the position you get in the race
Example Hamilton gets eliminated at q2 at p13

He'll start the race at p13?
Am I right?

[latent bear]

yes

[lunar cloak]

don't want to be THAT guy but it's pole not poll :)

don't wanna be a jerk so just informing you brother