F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia descends into chaos as car trouble prompts red flag
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Key Points:
- The Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia was red-flagged after multiple cars experienced power unit issues during wet formation laps, delaying the race start.
- The problems, suspected to be software-related, affected several drivers including polesitter Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, who both reported acceleration issues in the rain.
- Other drivers such as Liam Lawson, Gabriel Bortoleto, and Valtteri Bottas also faced similar difficulties, prompting race control to suspend the start and display a red flag.
- The race will resume with the original grid positions restored, as the order was mixed when cars entered the pit lane during the suspension.
- The event marked F1's first-ever wet race under the 2026 regulations, highlighting challenges with new power unit software in adverse weather conditions.
