Russell: 2026 F1 Practice Starts Were Challenging

George Russell’s Testing Challenges

George Russell expressed disappointment with his practice starts during testing for the 2026 Formula 1 season, stating they were “worse” than his previous worst. The new race start procedure, requiring drivers to rev their engines for at least 10 seconds to spool up the turbo, has been a significant topic of discussion in pre-season. He noted that Ferrari appeared to be the strongest team in this aspect. The changes are expected to impact race strategies moving forward.

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