Formula 1 launches review into software glitch that disrupted Bahrain GP in Malaysia

Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, announced on October 5, 2026, that it will conduct a full review of a software glitch that caused widespread power loss during the formation lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix held at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit. The FIA attributed the issue to an unprecedented combination of low engine speed, low-grip conditions, wet-weather energy management settings, and the circuit's configuration, which caused multiple cars to slow or stop. The FIA resolved the problem during a rain delay by distributing an updated software release removing the energy limit constraint, allowing teams to adjust their power units before the race started.