FIA KEEPS PRE-START PROCEDURE FOR 2027 SEASON

Original: F1 pre-start procedure to stay despite FIA saying it is no longer a safety issue

The FIA maintains the pre-start procedure for the 2027 season despite determining it is no longer a safety concern following winter testing problems.

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