Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kieran Jackson

FIA releases statement on safety of F1 race starts after meeting in Bahrain

The FIA have resisted calls to immediately modify the start of Formula 1 races, but did not rule out changes could occur in the future.

An F1 Commission meeting – involving all 11 teams, the FIA and F1 executives – took place in Bahrain on Wednesday as the first day of the final pre-season test took place, a fortnight out from the season-opener in Melbourne.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.