Formula One has seen many different formats of deciding the grid over the years, from the one-hour shootout in the late 90's, to aggregated and elimination qualifying in the mid-2000's.

From 2010, we were used to the refuelling ban, meaning drivers were driving on low fuel for the qualifiers, welcoming back the ever-popular low-fuel shootouts.

As of 2016, drivers had a five-minute window to set a fastest time in Q1, Q2, and Q3, although following that, the slowest driver was eliminated every 90 seconds; for example 22 drivers will be whittled down to 15 for Q2, then eight in Q3, and finally two drivers will be battling it out for that all-important pole starting position.

This controversial elimination system was scrapped late in 2016 under Bernie Ecclestone's reign, welcoming in the current system of five drivers being eliminated in Q1 and Q2 and then a top-10 shoot-out in Q3.

Although, Liberty Media, parent company of F1, have recently proposed the new qualifying format of a 100km sprint race on the Saturday to interest a wider audience.

This is according to reports from Auto Motor und Sport, as per Planet F1.

The drivers will have no fuel or tyre limitations in their effort to qualify for Sunday's main event, the sprint-race would also allow them to drive full-throttle; I mean wouldn't it be frustrating having all that horsepower, but not being able to floor it?

Despite fears the F1 cars' engines couldn't handle the sprints, considering they're allowed only three engines before receiving a penalty.

This potential change comes after the prospect of a reverse grid was scrapped after thoughts the racing drama would be too artificial, but ahead of the release of the new 2021 engine blueprints on Friday, Liberty have been keen to hear from the Formula 1 teams on how they think the qualifying format should be organised.

Further changes may come to FP1 and FP2 to create time for fans to get a closer look at the cars, adding more value for money to the entry fee. 

Although all these changes make you think; if it isn't broke, don't fix it.