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F1 Adds 5-Second Grid Pause Before Races for New Power Units

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News18•05-03-2026, 19:11

F1 Adds 5-Second Grid Pause Before Races for New Power Units

•FIA introduces a five-second 'pre-start' delay before lights out at Australian Grand Prix.
•Aims to give drivers with new power units extra time to spool up turbos after MGU-H removal.
•Addresses sluggish launches and anti-stall issues observed during pre-season tests in Bahrain.
•Most teams backed the change, but Ferrari was less impressed, having already designed a smaller turbo.
•Race officials clarified Active Aero cannot be used until after the first corner.

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