A sudden torrential downpour struck Sepang ahead of the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix, forcing race control to postpone the start procedure. The dramatic weather change arrived roughly 40 minutes before lights out, transforming the asphalt into a treacherous lake.
With persistent heavy rain and lightning strikes hammering the venue, the FIA opted for a delay to prioritize driver safety. Speaking from the grid, championship contender Max Verstappen noted that new storm cells kept forming nearby, raising major concerns for everyone in the paddock.
This unexpected delay thrusts the entire field into uncharted waters, as no wet-weather running has taken place during the 2026 season so far. Malaysia's famously volatile tropical climate has a history of triggering chaotic race weekends, echoing past weather dramas at the venue.
While forecasts suggest the rain cell will eventually clear, teams are left scrambling without any prior wet setup data. Race control confirmed a minimum ten-minute warning period would be issued once the medical car completes its track inspection.
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Start Formula 1 GP Malaysia di Sepang batal akibat mogok massal mobil pada putaran formasi, picu pengiriman software darurat dari FIA.
Lewis Hamilton dan Charles Leclerc tiba di Sirkuit Sepang mengemudikan sedan sport Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce kembar dengan warna berbeda.
Aksi kocak marshal lokal menyapu lintasan dengan sapu ala penyihir saat delay hujan GP Bahrain di Sepang sukses curi perhatian fans.
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