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F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia descends into chaos as car trouble prompts red flag

Heavy rain caused major disruptions at the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix event held in Malaysia, forcing officials to temporarily halt proceedings after multiple vehicles encountered unexpected power unit malfunctions during the initial formation runs. A severe tropical storm preceded the scheduled start at Sepang, where competitors were preparing to complete several circuits behind the safety car prior to an attempted standing departure under wet conditions governed by updated 2026 rules.

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