From Autosport · Filip Cleeren · · 1m 10s
F1 Bahrain GP Start Delayed by Thunderstorms
Heavy rain delays F1 Bahrain Grand Prix start at Sepang due to severe thunderstorms.
In brief
Heavy rain delays F1 Bahrain Grand Prix start at Sepang due to severe thunderstorms. F1 delays Bahrain GP start in Malaysia after thunderstorms hit Sepang circuit, marking first wet race for 2026 cars. Originally reported by Autosport.
Race Start Delayed
Heavy thunderstorms have forced formula 1 to delay the start of the bahrain grand prix in malaysia.
Thunderstorms Hit Sepang
As teams formed on the starting grid, a small drizzle turned into a full-blown tropical thunderstorm with downpour and lightning.
FIA Medical Car Report
The fia's medical car reported significant standing water around the track, making conditions unsuitable for racing.
Weather Forecast
Fia's official weather provided expected dry conditions after the current system clears sepang.
2026 Car Wet Race Debut
The race is f1's first wet weather event since the 2025 belgian grand prix and a wet race debut for the all-new 2026 generation cars.
Race Start Procedure
Race control gave a 10-minute start signal for a formation lap at 15:40 local time with at least two laps behind safety car.
Here's the gist
F1 delays Bahrain GP start in Malaysia after thunderstorms hit Sepang circuit, marking first wet race for 2026 cars.
