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Sergio Perez warns of a looming disaster in Formula 1 after a near-miss at the Australian Grand Prix. The 2026 season opener saw Liam Lawson and Franco Colapinto narrowly avoid a serious collision during the chaotic start. Perez highlights the new regulations' impact, particularly the removal of the MGU-H, which complicates race starts. Drivers now hold engines at high revs for ten seconds, risking anti-stall and leaving cars motionless as others surge forward.
Colapinto narrowly dodged a stationary Lawson, admitting the situation was even more perilous than it appeared. Perez emphasizes the dangerous speed differentials created by the new power units, calling it a matter of time before a significant crash occurs. “It's just these new engines are very difficult to start,” he states, stressing the urgent need for solutions to mitigate the risks.
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