Improved starts

With the banning of launch control it onus is now on the drivers to get the car off the start line, hopefully without any problems. Once the car is moving the traction control systems kick in helping the driver but up to this point it is up to them to make the perfect start.

Juan Pablo commented on the BMW WilliamsF1 web site regarding the issue of starts. He said: "The clutch was very cold and it works better with higher temperatures. So next time when I do some burnouts on the dummy lap, if I slip the clutch we should be okay."

Ralf Schumacher added his thoughts regarding the issue of race starts. He added: “Well, it could be an advantage because starting is not going to be as consistent as it used to be. On the other hand it is something the driver is aware of, another mistake we could make and not be able to blame it on the team, so it makes our life more difficult.”