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F1 pre-start procedure to stay despite FIA safety resolution

First reported 1 month, 2 weeks ago · latest 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Five days after the FIA declared the five-second pre-start warning no longer a safety issue, teams confirmed the procedure remains for 2027. The debate, sparked by Bahrain testing practice starts, continues with Ferrari opposing changes.

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How the sources differ

PlanetF1 leads on the FIA's safety declaration, while Motorsport.com and Autosport detail the political debate and Ferrari's competitive advantage. All agree the procedure stays, but Autosport frames it as a 2027 decision.

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F1 pre-start procedure to stay despite FIA safety resolution

How the sources differ

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F1’s five-second warning will remain despite FIA declaring safety issue resolved

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

Pre-start procedure set to remain for F1 2027