Mercedes/Ferrari row over 2026 F1 race start changes explained

F1 cars are much more difficult to get off the starting grid in 2026, and more questions were raised about how unsafe they now are after a close-call in Melbourne. From the Shanghai paddock, Edd Straw and Jon Noble explain why this is happening, why Mercedes and Red Bull are now pushing for change - and why Ferrari appears to be standing in their way... 00:00 Mercedes accuses Ferrari of being "selfish" 02:00 The real reasons starts are so chaotic 03:10 Mercedes/Red Bull propose a solution 03:30 Ferrari's opposition 05:00 Differences between circuits 06:05 Why Ferrari has a point 07:30 What to expect from starts in China Published: 2026-03-12
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