FIA tweaks rules for Japan qualifying - what will the impact be?

A rule change introduced for qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix aimed at reducing the amount of ‘lifting and coasting’ required on a fast lap has been largely welcomed by drivers.

All five of F1's power unit manufacturers - Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull-Ford, Audi and Honda - have unanimously agreed with the FIA to reduce the permitted energy recharge each lap in Saturday's qualifying hour from 9.0 megajoules to 8.0 megajoules.