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How FIA software bug caused chaos in Bahrain GP in Malaysia – and the emergency fix that saved the race

The opening wet race of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign descended into immediate turmoil when software issues struck the grid during the opening laps. Race leader Max Verstappen encountered a sudden power loss while moving behind the safety car, shortly before Lewis Hamilton and multiple other competitors stalled completely.

Officials immediately halted the procedure with a red flag to clear the track.

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