The five red lights light up one after another.
Qin Miao's car had a minor upgrade in Monaco, specifically a modification to the clutch trigger mechanism.
The clutch release method was changed to a release style.
This means that after Qin Miao presses the clutch button, the clutch doesn't lock the engine's driveshaft to deliver power to the tires. Instead, it waits until the clutch button is pressed again to release and then provides power.
Although this starting method is somewhat counterintuitive, tests by the team showed that this start is on average about 0.05 seconds faster than the press method.
The only difficulty to overcome is getting the drivers to change their starting habits.
And F1 drivers are never short on perseverance, so this upgrade poses no major issues.
Qin Miao also got accustomed to this operating method at the Brackley factory.
Amid the roars of the engines of 19 F1 cars, the five red lights light up and then go out.
