F1 PRE-START PROCEDURE STAYS DESPITE SAFETY QUESTIONS

Original: Pre-start procedure set to remain for F1 2027

The pre-start procedure remains in place for the 2027 F1 season following technical issues encountered during winter testing in Bahrain.

After 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 w