Featured Comment: Sepang start shambles not good enough for Formula 1 | Briefs

The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia was marked by significant delays due to rain and technical issues, causing the race to start almost an hour and a half late. Max Verstappen ultimately secured victory after overcoming these challenges, while the FIA implemented revised power unit software settings to address the problems that caused multiple cars to stop during the formation lap.

Lando Norris expressed his concerns regarding a near-miss incident under the Safety Car, while Toto Wolff described the race as one of his worst experiences with Mercedes. The event drew criticism from fans, with some describing the organisation as embarrassingly poor and expressing frustration over the lack of clarity regarding the delays and technical failures.