A chaotic start to proceedings at Sepang saw Max Verstappen and several rivals fall victim to throttle failures during the formation lap. The dramatic scenes prompted the FIA to shed light on the technical glitch behind the lengthy delay.
Heavy rain had already pushed back the initial start time, but the real trouble struck when cars crawled slowly around the damp circuit. This concertina effect caught out Formula 1's new power units featuring 47% electrical power, triggering a software bug that rendered throttle inputs completely ineffective.
FIA single-seater boss Nikolas Tombazis admitted that a lack of competitive wet running this season prevented them from catching the issue sooner. "We didn't manage to test the software as extensively as we would have liked," Tombazis explained, noting how extreme low-speed driving unlocked the unexpected glitch.
Drivers voiced heavy frustration over the incident, with Sergio Perez labeling the situation unacceptable and Lando Norris criticizing the heavy electronic reliance of modern machinery. Nevertheless, officials praised the rapid response team that developed, issued, and installed a software patch within a tense 20-minute window.
Amidst the widespread paddock tension, Fernando Alonso offered a lighter perspective. Securing an eighth-place finish for Aston Martin, the veteran joked that races were never stopped when he suffered reliability woes earlier in his career.
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