Actually, under normal circumstances, Qin Miao usually revs his engine up to around 9000 rpm at the start, and it's not uncommon for the soft tires to maintain around 10,000 rpm at the start.
However, today's race is quite special. On one hand, the temperature in the desert drops rapidly at night, and on the other hand, Qin Miao is using medium tires, which, even when at their working temperature, don't have as strong grip as the soft tires.
If the engine speed is too high, there's a possibility of wheel slip at the start.
Therefore, reducing engine speed at the start phase is beneficial for Qin Miao's start.
If an F1 Grand Prix is likened to walking on a tightrope, then the tightrope walked during the starting phase is the thinnest one of the entire process.
Not only is starting very difficult, but controlling the position of one's car after the start is equally challenging.
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