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Fred Vasseur has revealed that Ferrari had warned the FIA about the concerns regarding F1’s latest start procedures a year ago.
Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur warned the FIA about Formula 1’s latest start procedures a year ago. The upcoming era of the sport brings unknowns due to drastic rule changes by the FIA, impacting chassis and power units. The new engine formula will have a 50-50 split between electrical and combustion propulsion, eliminating the MGU-H. Without the MGU-H, start procedures have become challenging, leading to issues with traction and rev maintenance. The FIA was criticized for ignoring warnings about these difficulties raised by Ferrari last year. A new start procedure was recently trialled with flashing lights for improved safety, which received positive feedback.
