Some F1 engineers are concerned that the FIA's mid-season clampdown on race start procedures has not been properly thought through. Initially, the measure to put more onus on the actual drivers rather than the technology and engineers barking detailed instructions was widely welcomed. But it will come into effect at next weekend's Belgian grand prix at Spa-Francorchamps — and according to Auto Motor und Sport, some teams are worried they cannot properly adapt their 2015 systems for the new rules. 'Some engineers are predicting a big mess at Spa,' wrote respected correspondent Michael Schmidt, adding that some teams are now ‘critical' of the mid-year clampdown. 'The FIA has been...
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