The FIA confirmed a software bug caused power losses during formation laps at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, leading to a delayed race start.
Key facts
- •A software bug caused power losses in cars during formation laps at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
- •The issue occurred in sections of the Sepang circuit with a 250-kilowatt power reduction for wet weather.
- •FIA technical staff identified the cause within five minutes of the race being suspended.
- •A permanent update to the wet-weather software is scheduled for the US Grand Prix on October 25.
Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, announced on Thursday that a software bug caused multiple cars to lose power during formation laps at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The technical issue resulted in a delay to the race start on Sunday after officials suspended the start procedure.
Investigation and Resolution
The FIA investigation determined that cars experienced excessive power losses while running at low engine speeds in areas of the Sepang circuit where a 250-kilowatt power reduction was active due to wet-weather settings. The organization's technical team identified the cause within five minutes of the race suspension and provided teams with revised software configurations to resolve the issue before the race resumed.
Future Software Updates
The FIA stated that the temporary software fix implemented at Sepang will be utilized again at the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix if similar wet-weather conditions arise. A more comprehensive update to the wet-weather software is planned for the US Grand Prix, which is scheduled for October 25.
Timeline
- SundaySeveral cars experienced power problems during formation laps, causing a race delay.
- ThursdayThe FIA issued a statement identifying the software bug and detailing the resolution.
- October 25A further update to the wet-weather software is scheduled for the US Grand Prix.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Anadolu Agency Sport.
