Lewis Hamilton dismisses concerns about the risks of slow starts in Formula 1, calling the situation “more exciting” than dangerous. The seven-time world champion addressed criticisms from fellow drivers and officials who have raised alarms over the potential for accidents during the initial moments of races. Hamilton acknowledged that some drivers have experienced slow getaways, citing incidents like Franco Colapinto’s near-miss during the Australian Grand Prix. In that race, Liam Lawson’s car moved slowly at the start, prompting a dramatic moment that left other drivers concerned. Sergio Perez, a teammate of Hamilton at Mercedes, warned that the risk of a major crash remains high due to the speed differential between cars. “It’s just a matter of time until a massive shunt happens,” Perez said, describing the scenario as “very, very dangerous.” Hamilton, however, disagreed with the assessment. “I think it’s more exciting,” he said. “When we all get off [the line] exactly the same, it’s boring. I don’t think it’s dangerous.” He argued that the current system, where drivers start at the same time, lacks the unpredictability that makes races thrilling. The debate over starts has also drawn attention to the technical differences between teams. Ferrari’s power unit, which both Hamilton and Perez use, is believed to perform exceptionally well at the start due to its smaller turbocharger. This has allowed Ferrari drivers like Charles Leclerc to gain an edge in races, such as the Australian Grand Prix, where Leclerc started fourth and overtook pole sitter George Russell in the first corner. Russell, however, noted that his team had “found workarounds” to their start issues in Melbourne and warned that lower grip levels at other tracks could make starts even more challenging.#charles_leclerc #lewis_hamilton #liam_lawson #franco_colapinto #sergio_perez
