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Ferrari’s stunning starts will be a key F1 2026 advantage. And its rivals can’t copy
- Ferrari shows strong practice starts in Bahrain, highlighting potential 2026 advantage.
- New 2026 rules push energy management, delaying electric power until 31 mph at start.
- Ferrari’s smaller turbo may spool up faster, reducing turbo lag at the start.
- Leclerc and Hamilton were among drivers showing strong starts in Bahrain testing.
- Teams are adjusting engine software to optimize battery power distribution over a lap.
- Ferrari led testing by eight-tenths of a second on Bahrain timesheets.
- Piastri noted starts were inconsistent but improving for some teams.
- Ocon and Bearman highlighted Haas improvements in start boost delivery.
- The debut of new starts could influence early Melbourne races.
- The 2026 season centers on Ferrari’s potential edge in start performance.
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