Melbourne was the first real test for Formula 1’s new cars and rules and, as was inevitable, it was also a source of debate. One of the topics to receive the most attention was related to starts, which already emerged during pre-season testing, but what happened in Australia, with several slow starts and near misses, has reignited the focus on the issue.
Several teams, including Mercedes, are pushing for further changes to the starting procedure, but they are opposed by those who do not want any further changes beyond those already granted. The result, at the moment, is a divide.
