Sergio Perez Warns of Big Crash in F1 2026: "It's Just a Matter of Time"

F1 2026 safety concerns are on the rise again, and this time, it's due to a near-accident between Liam Lawson and Franco Colapinto during the Australian Grand Prix last weekend. The incident has raised eyebrows among teams and drivers.

Cadillac driver Sergio Perez has weighed in on the matter, warning that a big crash is just a matter of time if the current start procedure isn't revised. Perez claims that the new engine regulations have made it extremely difficult for drivers to start the cars.

According to Perez, the biggest problem is that the new regulations have made it necessary for drivers to spin the engine at a very high RPM for around 10-15 seconds before the start. This, combined with the fact that the turbo lag is much more pronounced, has resulted in some drivers facing issues with their cars stalling or entering anti-stall mode.

Liam Lawson, who experienced issues during the Australian Grand Prix, had to deal with a stalling car, almost causing a collision with Franco Colapinto. This incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of the current start procedure.

A close call like this could have disastrous consequences. In such a high-speed environment, even a minor error can be catastrophic.

Sergio Perez is not the only one who is concerned about the safety of the current start procedure. McLaren boss Andrea Stella believes that the situation is a serious risk to safety and has called for more measures to be taken to address it.

Franco Colapinto, who managed to avoid a collision with Liam Lawson at the Australian Grand Prix, admitted that he was still shaken by the experience. He said that he was lucky to have avoided the collision and that the incident was far more alarming than he initially thought.

With the new engine regulations set to make their debut, it's not clear what the exact solution to this problem will be. However, it's clear that something needs to be done to ensure the safety of the drivers and spectators.

Currently, the FIA has added five seconds to the start procedure to give drivers more time to prepare their cars. However, this doesn't seem to be enough, and the situation is being closely monitored.

F1 2026 is going to be a challenging season, and if the safety concerns are not addressed, it could spell disaster for some drivers and teams. This is a warning that needs to be heeded, and the FIA and teams need to work together to find a solution.

Q: What is the main cause of the start issues in F1 2026?

A: The main cause of the start issues is the removal of the MGU-H component in the new engines. Without the MGU-H, drivers have to spin the engine at high RPM for a longer period to avoid turbo lag, which can be very difficult and error-prone.

Q: What happened to Liam Lawson during the Australian Grand Prix?

A: Liam Lawson experienced issues with his car stalling during the start procedure and came close to being hit by Franco Colapinto.

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