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FIA apologises for Bahrain GP formation lap chaos

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The FIA has issued an apology following a chaotic formation lap at the Bahrain Grand Prix, where multiple cars, including those driven by Max Verstappen, experienced power issues and came to a halt. The FIA's single-seater director, Nikolas Tombazis, acknowledged the software glitch that led to the disruption.

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First to reportConfusion reigns as F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia halted after formation lap chaosThe Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia is still yet to start, after the formation lap brought chaos that forced an abandonment to proceedings.Motorsport WeekSun 4 Oct · 08:31 UTCRead their report →FIA issue apology after on-track stoppages cause Bahrain GP chaosThe formation lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia produced one of the most dramatic moments of the year, with multiple cars stopping on the track.RacingNews365Sun 4 Oct · 12:00 UTCRead →FIA issues apology for bizarre F1 stoppage drama in SepangThe FIA's single-seater director, Nikolas Tombazis, has issued an apology after multiple Formula 1 cars stopped on track during the formation lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.Motorsport WeekSun 4 Oct · 12:36 UTCRead →How FIA software bug caused chaos in Bahrain GP in Malaysia – and the emergency fix that saved the raceThe start of the first wet-weather race of the 2026 Formula 1 season descended into chaos. Leader Max Verstappen was the first to suffer from a lack of power while driving slowly during the formation laps behind the safety car, after which Lewis Hamilton came to a standstill and several other cars followed. Race control was forced to stop the formation lap with a red flag, after which there was ... Keep readingAutosportSun 4 Oct · 13:50 UTCRead →Max Verstappen victim of awkward blunder as FIA release Bahrain GP statement - F1 News TodayRed Bull star Max Verstappen came out on top after a truly chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on Sunday afternoon.gpfans.comMon 5 Oct · 05:28 UTCRead →
Show 1 more from other outletsShow fewer'FIA to blame for F1's Bahrain GP software farce'David Croft has criticised the FIA for the chaotic formation lap scenes at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, describing a software glitch that saw several drivers slowing to a crawl or stopping completely as a "farce".Sky Sports F1Tue 6 Oct · 19:20 UTCRead →

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