Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur criticizes the FIA's introduction of extended pre-start procedures for 2026 F1 cars, arguing the rule change unfairly negates Ferrari's deliberate design choice of a smaller turbo for better race starts. Vasseur contends the FIA initially told teams to design around regulations rather than adjust rules, then reversed course after other teams complained about start safety risks.
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Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur criticizes the FIA's introduction of extended pre-start procedures for 2026 F1 cars, arguing the rule change unfairly negates Ferrari's deliberate design choice of a smaller turbo for better race starts. Vasseur contends the FIA initially told teams to design around regulations rather than adjust rules, then reversed course after other teams complained about start safety risks.