The FIA wants to abolish the tire rule for starts

This rule came into being to level the performance between the fastest teams and the teams in the second half of the standings. Indeed, the 10 fastest drivers from the qualifying sessions must start the race on Sunday with the tires used during their fastest lap in Q2. During this Q2 session, drivers generally use the softest compounds, which wear out the fastest.

However, this rule is no longer really effective because the top teams have such an advantage over the rest of the pack that they manage to fit hard tires during Q2. This allows them to have a longer first stint in the race and therefore always have an advantage over the other teams.

This decision by the FIA will need to be unanimously accepted by the teams to be implemented next season. Indeed, the deadline for changing the regulations by a simple majority has passed since April 30, 2019. It seems that one team has already opposed this change.

Another change planned for 2020, which still needs to be approved but the FIA wants to implement, is a restriction on start practice during race weekends to prevent teams from preparing for it. This would allow for uncertainties at the start, leading to more spectacle and suspense.

If this rule comes into effect, drivers will no longer be allowed to conduct practice starts at the exit of the pit lane during free practice, qualifying, or during the formation laps on Sunday afternoon.

They will be able to conduct a test at the end of FP1 and FP3 on the starting grid. This method is used on certain circuits, such as in Monaco where it is not possible to perform a start test at the end of the pits.