Formula One cars are set to receive a software update after the FIA investigates a software bug that caused major disruption during the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang in Malaysia. Heavy rain leads to problems during formation laps behind the safety car, with multiple drivers losing power and having to restart. At least one safety-car phase becomes a red-flag situation as race control deals with the failures.
The FIA says it has completed its review of the incident ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix and will keep certain software fixes in place for the next race. Outlets report the underlying fault is linked to how the cars handle FIA-imposed 250kW wet-weather restrictions, and the issue is addressed through an emergency measure during the event. In addition to maintaining the fixes, the FIA also says it will strengthen future software testing to reduce the risk of a repeat. Different reports focus on the technical cause and emergency response, while others emphasize the FIA’s process—investigation outcomes, immediate next steps, and assurances about testing going forward.
