Formula 1 teams have been informed of the new race start procedures that will be in place from the Belgian Grand Prix onwards, Motorsport.com can reveal. As part of a clampdown on driver aids in F1, the FIA has agreed to impose strict limits on car start systems to ensure that drivers have more influence on their getaway from the grid. The FIA has written to teams to make it clear that Article 20.1 of the F1 Sporting Regulations – which states that “the driver must drive the car alone and unaided” – is respected. In a note sent to teams, a copy of which has been seen by Motorsport.com, F1 race director Charlie Whiting said that the regulation will be enforced more rigorously with...
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