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FIA explains bizarre power losses that delayed Bahrain GP start
© XPB Phillip van Osten
04/10/2026 at 14:0704/10/2026 at 14:26 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. The FIA has explained why several Formula 1 cars suddenly lost power on the formation lap before the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, triggering yet another delay to an already chaotic start. The race had already been postponed by 40 minutes because of heavy rain, but when the drivers finally headed towards the grid, Formula 1 encountered another problem that nobody had anticipated. Several cars suffered sudden power losses while following the Safety Car, forcing the FIA to abort the starting procedure and extend the delay even further. Now, following an investigation into...
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