F1 Confirms Pre-Start Procedure Will Continue Through 2027

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The pre-start procedure in Formula 1 will remain in place despite recent discussions regarding its safety implications. Teams expressed concerns following problematic practice starts during winter testing in Bahrain.

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Pre-start procedure set to remain for F1 2027After the practice starts during winter testing in Bahrain proved rather problematic for several Formula 1 outfits, the issue quickly sparked a political debate in the paddock. Many teams wanted more time during the starting procedure to spool their turbochargers and build up the revs, but Ferrari was not keen on that idea as its smaller turbo gave the Scuderia a competitive advantage off the ... Keep reading

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F1 pre-start procedure to stay despite FIA saying it is no longer a safety issueAfter the practice starts during winter testing in Bahrain proved rather problematic for several Formula 1 outfits, the issue quickly sparked a political debate in the paddock. Many teams wanted more time during the starting procedure to spool their turbochargers and build up the revs, but Ferrari was not keen on that idea as its smaller turbo gave the Scuderia a competitive advantage off the ... Keep reading