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Sepang F1 Marshal Viral Moment
A Sepang F1 marshal's broomstick stunt during Bahrain GP delay goes viral as fans call him 'absolute icon'.
In brief
A Sepang F1 marshal's broomstick stunt during Bahrain GP delay goes viral as fans call him 'absolute icon'. A local F1 marshal entertained fans at Sepang during a rain delay by pretending to ride a broomstick, earning praise as 'the real driver of the day'. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Bahrain GP Delay
A rain delay at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia suspended the race start after severe weather hit the circuit.
Marshal's Broomstick Stunt
A local marshal pretended to ride a broomstick along the circuit during the rain delay, entertaining fans waiting for the race.
Fan Reactions
Fans called the marshal 'absolute icon' and 'the real driver of the day', joking about Harry Potter themes like 'Expecto Petronas'.
Race Delays
After a 40-minute delay, the formation lap began but was chaotic with car incidents involving Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
Technical Issues
Max Verstappen reported a technical issue and Lewis Hamilton temporarily stopped on track while Ferrari resolved his problem.
Race Restart
The race restarted after the formation lap, with both drivers overcoming their issues to continue the competition.
What to remember
A local F1 marshal entertained fans at Sepang during a rain delay by pretending to ride a broomstick, earning praise as 'the real driver of the day'.
