The current rules for each situation (start of the warm up lap, start of the race, and after the race start) leads to some confusion for the teams and grid marshals who must make a decision at a critical time as to what they are allowed to do. There is also potential unfairness as a rider may have marshals nearby who are able to assist him, whilst another stalled rider may not have marshals nearby to assist. In all classes the bikes are now difficult to push-start, leading to the risk that team mechanics may attempt to re-enter the grid with starter engines to assist their rider which, for obvious safety reasons, cannot be permitted.

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