Formula One to probe software bug behind Bahrain GP chaos in Sepang

Drivers faced glitches at the race in Malaysia, where Lewis Hamilton had to stop and restart his car on the track.Published On 5 Oct 20265 Oct 2026Formula One’s governing body has promised a full investigation into a software bug that caused chaos and forced the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia to be aborted, with drivers feeling like they were in battery-powered cars made of Lego.Ferrari’s seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull’s four-time champion and eventual race winner Max Verstappen were among several affected by the glitch on a formation lap after torrential rain and a long delay at Malaysia’s steamy Sepang circuit on Sunday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Formula One: Verstappen clinches Bahrain GP in first win of 2026list 2 of 4Mercedes no longer have the fastest car in F1, says leader Antonellilist 3 of 4Kimi Antonelli takes maiden Spanish Grand Prix win that ‘Lando deserved’.list 4 of 4‘Racing is my life’: Alonso to stay with F1 team Aston Martin in 2027end of listVerstappen compared the experience to a “Lego race” held at Silverstone before the British Grand Prix while Hamilton, the sport’s most successful driver of all time, had ...