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News›Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026

F1 drivers criticise delays at Bahrain Grand Prix

the-race.com+ 1 moreSun 4 Oct · 11:43 UTCupdated Sun 4 Oct · 18:35 UTCHave your say
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Lando Norris and other Formula 1 drivers have expressed frustration over the delays caused by software glitches during the formation lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix. Norris described the situation as 'horrible' and indicative of ongoing issues with the electronic systems in the 2026 cars.

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First to reportF1 drivers blast 'horrible' Malaysia formation lapFormula 1 drivers have criticised the “horrible” delays to the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia as the 2026 cars struggled to race in the rainthe-race.comSun 4 Oct · 11:43 UTCRead their report →
"Horrible, totally unacceptable" - Powerless F1 drivers frustrated by Bahrain F1 software glitchLeading F1 drivers are despairing at power unit software glitches that derailed the start of the Bahrain GP in Malaysia, with Lando Norris calling the electronic glitches "horrible" and further proof that F1 should move away from hybrids. The start at a wet Sepang circuit was aborted after a large number of cars suffered crippling software issues. With the event being the first wet weather ... Keep readingMotorsport.comSun 4 Oct · 13:35 UTCRead →
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