Race Starts
George Russell concerned over Mercedes starts in 2026 F1 testing
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Mercedes driver George Russell has expressed worries about his team's poor race starts during pre-season testing in Bahrain, despite overall strong pace. Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton impressed with rapid launches, while Charles Leclerc set the fastest time overall. The testing highlighted challenges with the new 2026 regulations ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
The FIA has approved Ferrari's innovative rear wing design trialed during pre-season testing in Bahrain. Team principal Fred Vasseur expressed satisfaction with the team's mileage and data collection, while highlighting the importance of ongoing development. Ferrari also demonstrated strong race starts thanks to a smaller turbo in their power unit.
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The Formula 1 Commission met in Bahrain on Wednesday during the final pre-season test, discussing feedback on the 2026 cars and safety concerns over race starts. The FIA has decided against immediate modifications to the start procedure, citing immature feedback. Discussions also covered expanding sprint races to 12 events.