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Whiting Reveals Australian GP Aborted Start Due to Kvyat Warning Light

Race Director Charlie Whiting has revealed that the aborted start during the Australian Grand Prix was due to the uncertainty caused by a warning light triggered by a marshal. The grid was sent on to a second formation lap after Sahara Force India's Sergio Perez was hesitant to take his place and then a yellow warning signal went off for Scuderia Toro Rosso's Daniil Kvyat. Both events left Whiting unsure as to whether it was safe to proceed with the race at that moment, hence the decision to send them around again. 'I aborted the start because there was uncertainty, and I always want to be certain (or as certain as one can be) that all is well before pressing the start button,' Whiting...
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