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F1 teams to discuss change to jump start regulations
Motorsport.com has revealed that an upcoming discussion at the Formula 1 Commission meeting will focus on evaluating the current jump start regulations’ effectiveness. The debate arises from instances where cars seemed to move before the lights went out, yet were not penalized due to the transponders not detecting it, as in Lando Norris’ case at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The current regulations define a jump start solely based on transponder readings, leading to calls for potential updates to the rules. While the stewards ruled in Norris’ favor based on the transponder data, discussions with team managers suggest potential tweaks for future races, possibly incorporating video evidence as well. Though not all teams are supportive of potential rule changes, sensitivity and accuracy improvements of the transponder sensors remain a focus to address the issue of missed jump starts.
