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The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, held at Sepang in Malaysia due to regional conflict, was marred by a critical software bug that stalled half the field during the wet formation lap. Max Verstappen won the race, but the incident intensified criticism of F1's complex hybrid regulations. Lewis Hamilton recovered from a poor start to finish third, while George Russell's late retirement ended his title hopes.
The 2026 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix, held at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit, was red-flagged before the start due to widespread power unit issues. Suspected software failures caused multiple cars, including those of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, to lose acceleration during wet formation laps. Race control suspended the start and reverted to the original grid order. This incident marks the first wet race under the 2026 regulations and follows a weekend defined by extreme heat and logistical challenges.
Kimi Antonelli recovered from a difficult Friday to set the fastest time in FP3 at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, posting a 1m36.302s at Sepang. Mercedes, which struggled with a new upgrade package in earlier sessions, found pace on soft tires, while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar occupied second and third. The session marked the first running of the hard compound, though a red flag from Oliver Bearman’s Haas disrupted the schedule.