F1 pre-start procedure remains despite FIA's safety assessment
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:34 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The pre-start procedure for Formula 1 will continue unchanged despite the FIA's determination that it no longer poses a safety issue. During winter testing in Bahrain, numerous teams expressed concerns about the procedure, particularly regarding adequate time for turbocharger spooling and rev buildup. Ferrari's opposition to adjustments was based on their competitive edge from a smaller turbo. Ongoing discussions among teams are anticipated as they address the potential impact on racing dynamics.
- •FIA assesses pre-start procedure as no longer a safety concern.
- •Numerous teams sought more time during the starting procedure.
- •Ferrari's smaller turbo creates a competitive advantage.
- •Discussion among teams expected to continue.
- 9:34 AMMotorsport.com — F1 pre-start procedure to stay despite FIA saying it is no longer a safety issue
- 9:32 AMAutosport — Pre-start procedure set to remain for F1 2027
"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 was not keen on that idea as its smaller turbo gave the Scuderia a competitive advantage off the ...Keep reading
"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 was not keen on that idea as its smaller turbo gave the Scuderia a competitive advantage off the ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 19, 2026, 9:34 AMF1 pre-start procedure to stay despite FIA saying it is no longer a safety issue
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 was not keen on that idea as its smaller turbo gave the Scuderia a competitive advantage off the ...Keep reading
- AutosportAug 19, 2026, 9:32 AMPre-start procedure set to remain for F1 2027
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 was not keen on that idea as its smaller turbo gave the Scuderia a competitive advantage off the ...Keep reading
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