From Autosport · Ben Vinel · · 1m
FIA explains software glitch causing Bahrain GP race delay
FIA software glitch halted Malaysia race start after cars stalled during formation lap.
In brief
FIA software glitch halted Malaysia race start after cars stalled during formation lap. FIA confirmed a software update was needed after slow cars during formation lap caused Bahrain GP race delay. Originally reported by Autosport.
Bahrain GP race delayed
The Sepang race start was delayed 40 minutes due to rain before a chaotic formation lap caused cars to stall.
Throttle glitch during formation lap
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton experienced throttle input failure as cars stalled during formation lap.
Sergio Perez reaction
Sergio Perez called the situation 'unacceptable' and compared it to 'being in a rental kart and running out of time'.
“unacceptable”
Lando Norris reaction
Lando Norris described the situation as 'just horrible' and noted electronic issues with new machinery.
“just horrible”
FIA software update needed
FIA confirmed a software update was required after slow cars during formation lap caused race delay.
Nikolas Tombazis explanation
Nikolas Tombazis explained the glitch occurred due to lack of wet testing and slow cars during formation lap.
The one thing
FIA confirmed a software update was needed after slow cars during formation lap caused Bahrain GP race delay.
