Formula One to Investigate Software Glitch Causing Bahrain GP Start Chaos at Sepang

Drivers have voiced persistent frustrations this season regarding the increased electrical components and complex energy management required by the new power units. Following a dramatic start to the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Formula One's governing body has committed to a thorough investigation into a software bug that disrupted the formation lap.

During a rain-delayed start at the Sepang circuit, top drivers including Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull's Max Verstappen faced unexpected technical glitches. Verstappen likened the incident to a toy car race, while Hamilton was forced to halt and restart his vehicle on the track for the first time in his career.

The FIA explained that an unusual convergence of low engine speeds, wet conditions, specific energy settings, and the track layout caused an unintended power loss. Although an emergency software update resolved the issue before the race officially began, officials acknowledged that a lack of wet-weather preseason testing contributed to the oversight.