Lewis Hamilton explains 'Lego race' replay farce before 'big panic' set in

Lewis Hamilton likened the chaotic start of the Bahrain Grand Prix to a 'Lego race' after he lost power to his Ferrari during the formation lap. The race faced a 40-minute delay due to a thunderstorm, and when it finally began, a software bug caused significant issues, particularly for pole-sitter Max Verstappen, who nearly stopped on track. This led to a concertina effect among the drivers, forcing them to drive slowly.

Hamilton, who ultimately finished third, noted the absurdity of the situation, stating he had to stop and restart his engine on track. Verstappen and Hamilton were able to laugh about the incident afterward, while Kimi Antonelli, who finished second, described the experience as 'insane'. The race concluded much later than planned, highlighting the complications caused by the software issues.