[Matth]

The simplest solution would be a return to the old qualifying, but with a time limit for using the laps to prevent the old wait-out situation, where only the minnows go out first.

Saw the qualifying once, don't think I'll bother again.

The fuel burn idea is just stupid, since it means they just waste time, and no longer have to balance "running a long first stint" with the qualifying penalty of the extra fuel.

Alternatively, to give the leader more of a challenge and keep it closer, get rid of qualifying and start in reverse championship order.