# F1 Race In Malaysia Salvaged By Software Update

> Malaysian F1 race restarts after 40-minute software fix.
- Title: F1 Race In Malaysia Salvaged By Software Update · Jalopnik
- Summary: Malaysian F1 race restarts after 40-minute software fix. FIA patched power unit glitches in under an hour to save Malaysia Grand Prix from cancellation due…
- Keywords: fia, formula 1, malaysia grand prix, power unit, software update, red bull, ferrari, max verstappen, leclerc, lewis hamilton, kimi antonelli, george russell
- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2277958/f1-race-malaysia-salvaged-by-software-update
- Author: Ryan Erik King
- Published: 2026-10-05T19:20:49+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fia, formula 1, malaysia grand prix, power unit, software update, red bull, ferrari, max verstappen, leclerc, lewis hamilton, kimi antonelli, george russell
## Rain delays Malaysia Grand Prix
The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia faced torrential rain showers until officials fired up starting lights on Sunday.
## ECU glitch causes power loss
Several cars lost power during formation lap due to an ECU glitch that the FIA had to fix in 40 minutes.
## FIA explains power unit failures
The FIA stated an unprecedented combination of low engine speed, low-grip conditions, wet-weather energy management settings and Sepang Circuit's section configuration caused unintended power loss.
## FIA removes energy limit constraint
The FIA Technical Department removed the energy limit constraint in affected sectors through a software update distributed during the race delay.
## Verstappen leads after restart
Max Verstappen carved his way to the lead and never looked back after a poor start with the Red Bull car.
## Power unit failures impact title race
George Russell suffered a power unit failure on lap 49, likely ending his title campaign.
## Key takeaway

FIA patched power unit glitches in under an hour to save Malaysia Grand Prix from cancellation due to rain-induced ECU failures.