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F1 Malaysia 2026: Race Red Flagged Over FIA Software Bug

Published October 4, 2026 · Updated October 4, 2026 · Motorsport.com

The opening lap of the 2026 Formula 1 season in Malaysia descended into chaos as Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton were forced to stop due to a lack of power.

Leader Max Verstappen was the first to suffer from a lack of power while driving slowly during the formation laps behind the safety car, after which Lewis Hamilton came to a standstill and several other cars followed. Race control was forced to stop the race with a red flag. rouesnews.click

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