# F1 Bahrain GP Start Delayed by Thunderstorms

> Heavy rain delays F1 Bahrain Grand Prix start at Sepang due to severe thunderstorms.
- Title: F1 Bahrain GP Start Delayed by Thunderstorms · Autosport
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: bahrain gp, sepang, malaysia, thunderstorms, fia, 2026 cars, wet race, sports, cars, Bahrain, Start, Delayed
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/f1/news/f1-bahrain-gp-in-malaysia-start-delayed-as-thunderstorms-hit-sepang/10861780
- Author: Filip Cleeren
- Published: 2026-10-04T07:07:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: f1, bahrain gp, sepang, malaysia, thunderstorms, fia, 2026 cars, wet race, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

F1 delays Bahrain GP start in Malaysia after thunderstorms hit Sepang circuit, marking first wet race for 2026 cars.