# McLaren Team Principal Warns of ‘Problem’ in ‘Appeal’ to F1 Bosses Over Race Starts

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## **McLaren Chief Flags Dangerous F1 Starts**

- **Stella raises alarm:** McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has called on F1 rulemakers to review race start procedures, warning of potential safety risks after the Australian GP.

- **Issue at the start:**

- **Three main areas of concern:**

- **Stella’s call:** He urges F1 to maintain focus on safety and continue reviewing start procedures, energy deployment, and overtaking dynamics as the season progresses.

- **Key takeaway:** While exciting at times, the new F1 2026 regulations have introduced technical and safety challenges that teams want to monitor closely before they escalate.