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Bernie Ecclestone believes F1 can still salvage the good from elimination-style qualifying as chiefs vote on what system is used for the Bahrain GP. F1s new-for-2016 qualifying format was panned by drivers, leading team bosses and fans following its introduction in Australia with pole position settled with four minutes of the final session still to run.Team bosses unanimously voted to revert to 2015s rules from the Bahrain GP during a meeting in Melbourne on race-day morning. However, it has since emerged that the 90-second elimination format could be retained in some form for Bahrain. Sky Sports News HQ understands the Strategy Group and F1 Commission are conducting e-votes on Thursday, with the second vote to take place in late afternoon.The teams are discussing that [qualifying] and they want to go back, Ecclestone told Italys Gazzetta dello Sport.If I were to give an opinion, I would say we will continue with the format from Australia. After a unanimous decision from fans and team principals that it wasnt successful, F1s new qualifying format has been scrapped The F1 supremo added: I am a prudent man, and new things must be tested. The new qualifying caused a bit of shock, but maybe we can salvage the good of the format.One suggestion is for a halfway house solution whereby Q1 and Q2 remain under the new elimination rules while Q3 reverts to the more established format.The idea of stopping the 90-second eliminations after Q2 and running Q3 under the old rules was first floated by team managers during a meeting with FIA race director Charlie Whiting during the second Barcelona test, only for the original idea to be voted through. When is Bahrain GP on Sky? All the times you need for the second race of the 2016 season. Although F1 teams agreed to drop the new format last Sunday, the F1 Commission still has to formally agree to any changes. The World Motor Sport Council would then deliver the final ratification for the new rules ahead of next weeks Bahrain GP. The F1 Commission represents a wider group of interests, including race promoters, sponsors and tyre supplier Pirelli, and team bosses had suggested that promoters had been keen on the elimination system.The Bahrain GP weekend is live on Sky Sports F1. The race begins at 4pm on Sunday April 3, with build-up underway from 2.30pm. Every race live in 2016 Sky Sports F1 brings you every race live in 2016. Fast and easy online upgrade - click here. Also See: Mercedes v Ferrari analysed The F1 Gossip Column Cory Littleton Youth Jersey . Adam Lind provided the power and rookie starter Marcus Stroman had the best start of his young career as the Blue Jays dumped the Yankees 8-3 at Rogers Centre. Stroman, making his fifth start for Toronto, allowed one earned run and three hits over a career-high eight innings. David Long Rams Jersey . - Suspended Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Justin Blackmon has voluntarily checked into a treatment facility and seems to be doing well. http://www.ramsrookiestore.com/Rams-Darrell-Henderson-Jersey/ . -- Manager Bob Melvin shuffled the Athletics batting order and got the type of production he was looking for from the top of the lineup. Greg Gaines Jersey . FLIP SAUNDERS (Timberwolves): Im not the least bit surprised that he appointed himself as head coach after his search concluded. Bobby Evans Rams Jersey . - Doug Kalitta led Top Fuel qualifying Friday in the NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway with a 3.Paul McGinley has admitted he is disappointed to see a number of high-profile golfers decide against competing in this summer’s Olympics. The former Ryder Cup captain is the Irish team leader for golfs Olympic return in Rio, where 60 competitors will take part in a 72-hole strokeplay competition from August 11-14.Louis Oosthuizen and Adam Scott confirmed this week they will not be available for selection, citing scheduling issues, following on from three-time major winner Vijay Singh making a similar decision. Louis Oosthuizen will not play iin Rio Scott has previously referred to the Olympics as an exhibition event and has been criticised for not taking part, and McGinley believes the tournament is a key event in the golf calendar.dddddddddddd My view is that its important to showcase the game of golf and for our best players to be out there, McGinley told Sky Sports News HQ.Its important we put on a good show and try and grow the game around the world.Play the video to hear more from Paul McGinley. Also See: Oosthuizen to skip Rio Scott not playing in Olympics Major exemption up for grabs McGinley: Embrace the Olympics ' ' '