# FIA explains software glitch causing Bahrain GP race delay

> FIA software glitch halted Malaysia race start after cars stalled during formation lap.
- Title: FIA explains software glitch causing Bahrain GP race delay
- Summary: FIA software glitch halted Malaysia race start after cars stalled during formation lap. FIA confirmed a software update was needed after slow cars during…
- Keywords: fia, formula 1, bahrain gp, malaysia race, software glitch, race delay, formation lap, throttle input, power unit, sepan race, sports, cars
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/f1/news/fia-explains-software-glitch-that-caused-bahrain-gp-in-malaysia-race-delay/10861956
- Author: Ben Vinel
- Published: 2026-10-04T12:40:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fia, formula 1, bahrain gp, malaysia race, software glitch, race delay, formation lap, throttle input, power unit, sepan race, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

FIA confirmed a software update was needed after slow cars during formation lap caused Bahrain GP race delay.