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Grosjean sees risk of 'carnage' with new standing start rule

Romain Grosjean fears F1's new standing start rule which comes into force this year could be a source of big trouble for drivers following trials of the procedure in Barcelona. Formula 1 has amended its sporting rules for 2018 and introduced the possibility of restarting a red-flagged race with a standing start if conditions warrant the option which will be decided by F1 race director Charlie Whiting. The system was put to the test at the end of Tuesday and Wednesday's sessions, with several drivers, including Grosjean, lined up on a dummy grid and taking part in the new procedure. The Haas driver was unimpressed with the outcome of the trials, underlining the difficulty in launching his...
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