Maybe we could give the manager the opportunity to change the quantity of fuel for start between Qualify and Start.
If the strategy will not work, because of bad start-position, the manager can change his strategy in a better way.
added later for better understand:
If you're in league with most managers with the same XP - and almost all managers use the same tire type at startup - the only difference is the amount of fuel before the first stop.
Because the Qualify is driven with little fuel: It is pure coincidence where you land on the grid.
If I plan some quick first rounds with less fuel - but I start at position 20 - it makes sense to correct the amount of fuel before the start to a higher amount, because I can not overtake 19 car from equally strong opponents. Remember: the first and secound rounds are without Boost!