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F1 has heeded the fears of varying fortunes of drivers off the start line, with the announcement of a new procedure for this weekend’s curtain-raiser in Australia.
Formula 1 has introduced a new start procedure for the Australian Grand Prix in response to concerns about driver fortunes at the beginning of races.
The new 50-50 hybrid V6 power units lack the MGU-H component, causing problems during mock race starts in Bahrain due to longer turbo spool times.
Drivers now need to rev their engines for a longer period as a result of this change.
To address this issue, a blue panel will be shown to drivers for five seconds before the traditional start procedure begins.
This adjustment aims to ensure a fairer start and maximize safety on the grid in Melbourne.
F1’s Race Director, Rui Marques, confirmed the implementation of this new procedure in a pre-race announcement.
Additionally, the Straight Mode feature will not be activated until after the first corner to reduce the risk of collisions among drivers with varying race start speeds.
