diff --git a/tests/e2e/test_2node_alive.py b/tests/e2e/test_2node_alive.py
index f086fb7..af0f679 100644
--- a/tests/e2e/test_2node_alive.py
+++ b/tests/e2e/test_2node_alive.py
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@ class Test2NodeClAlive:
         self.node2.start()
         self.node3.start()
 
-        self.node1.ensure_ready()
         try:
             self.node2.ensure_ready()
             self.node3.ensure_ready()