Heavy rain already delayed the initial proceedings, but the real drama unfolded during the formation laps when multiple cars suddenly crawled or ground to a halt. The bizarre grid chaos drew sharp complaints from drivers who slammed modern machines for becoming far too complicated.
Post-race investigations revealed that a hidden technical glitch triggered the meltdown. Regulations mandate a wet-weather engine mode capped at 250kW compared to the usual 350kW dry limit. Trouble struck at Sepang's Turn 9, a unique sector where the MGU-K can instantly shut down without needing a conventional power ramp-down.
As Max Verstappen and the rest of the field circulated at very low speeds behind the safety car, boost pressure plummeted without the MGU-K to rescue them. A malicious system bug then forced the cars into a 60-second emergency lockdown known as 'continuous offset', accidentally cutting off internal combustion power as well.
Acting swiftly under immense pressure, the FIA issued an emergency software patch during the red flag delay, removing the 250kW restriction in the affected sectors. This crucial fix restored vital MGU-K power at low speeds, allowing the field to safely complete the race procedure.
Baca Juga
Max Verstappen ungkap reaksi emosional sang ayah, Jos Verstappen, usai meraih kemenangan perdana F1 2026 yang emosional di Sepang bersama Red Bull.
Lewis Hamilton berkelakar soal kasino usai selamat dari blunder ban Ferrari dan sukses merebut podium di Formula 1 Grand Prix Malaysia di Sepang.
Mercedes terpaksa menghapus postingan candaan tentang Ferrari setelah dikoreksi warganet terkait masalah power unit massal di GP Malaysia.
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