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FIA to Investigate Software Bug After Bahrain GP in Malaysia
- On Sunday, the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia faced a chaotic 40-minute delay as hybrid cars failed to operate in wet conditions, prompting the FIA to order a full review.
- An unprecedented combination of low engine speeds and energy management settings caused power loss as Formula One's hybrid cars faced their first wet-weather test this season, catching teams and the FIA Technical Department unprepared.
- Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton reported acceleration failures during the formation lap, with Ferrari's Hamilton describing the experience as a 'Lego race' and briefly stopping on track to restart his car.
- During a 53-minute delay, the FIA distributed an updated software release removing energy limit constraints, enabling teams to adjust power units before the race restart and allowing the event to proceed.
- FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis cited insufficient pre-season wet-weather testing as a contributing factor, while the incident renewed criticism of Formula One's complex hybrid regulations and heavy software reliance.
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The Grand Prix in Malaysia was marked by a rain and an embarrassing software pan. It had been a "trepid sight".
·Vienna, Austria
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Drivers blamed the farce on the systems used by the cars, while the International Automobile Federation (FIA) explained the problems by the circumstances.
·Helsinki, Finland
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A software error caused problems for several Formula 1 cars during the wet start to Sunday's grand prix.
·Copenhagen, Denmark
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right8Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Right
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Right
42% Right
L 32%
C 26%
R 42%
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