# Hamilton Calls F1 Power Units 'LEGO' After Bahrain GP Glitch

> Hamilton compares F1 power units to 'LEGO' after Bahrain GP software glitch.
- Title: Hamilton Calls F1 Power Units 'LEGO' After Bahrain GP Glitch
- Summary: Hamilton compares F1 power units to 'LEGO' after Bahrain GP software glitch. Hamilton and Verstappen criticized F1's engine regulations after a software…
- Keywords: lewis hamilton, max verstappen, fia, bahrain grand prix, power units, software glitch, sepang circuit, sports, cars, Hamilton, Calls, Power
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/max-verstappen-brands-f1-power-units-lego-after-bahrain-gp-glitch/10861963
- Author: Lydia Mee
- Published: 2026-10-04T13:05:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lewis hamilton, max verstappen, fia, f1, bahrain grand prix, power units, software glitch, sepang circuit, sports, cars
## Bahrain GP software glitch
Hamilton and Verstappen criticized F1's engine regulations after a software glitch caused power loss during wet conditions at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
## Hamilton's LEGO comparison
Hamilton said, 'It was like the LEGO race' after Verstappen added, 'What can you say? I mean, that's not what you want, right? For the sport.'

> It was like the LEGO race
## Verstappen's power unit issue
Verstappen described how low speed and RPM caused engine software to bog down, then recover after a software update during the race delay.
## FIA explains power loss
The FIA stated that low engine speed, low-grip conditions, wet-weather energy management systems, and Sepang circuit configuration caused unintended power loss for multiple cars.
## FIA software fix
The FIA removed energy limit constraints in affected sectors through a software update distributed during the race delay to enable teams to adjust power units before the race.
## FIA review underway
The FIA, teams, and power unit manufacturers will conduct a full review of the issue after it was undetected during testing or grid laps.
## Key takeaway

Hamilton and Verstappen criticized F1's engine regulations after a software glitch caused power loss during wet conditions at the Bahrain Grand Prix.