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flag Mercedes drivers struggled with slow starts due to new F1 rules, while Ferrari excelled with faster turbo spool-up.

flag Mercedes drivers, including George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, struggled with race starts during 2026 pre-season testing, with Russell calling his starts the worst of his career. flag The issue stems from new F1 rules requiring 10 seconds of engine revving to prepare turbochargers, complicating launches. flag Ferrari has excelled with faster turbo spool-up, earning praise for its "rocket starts." flag The FIA is testing a revised five-second blue warning light system to improve consistency. flag While Red Bull leads in energy management, Mercedes is closing the gap. flag Drivers across the field report significant variability in start performance, with teams still adapting to the new system ahead of the season.

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