Hamilton bemused after glitch turns F1 into 'Lego race'
Summary
A software bug caused many Formula 1 cars, including those of top drivers Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, to lose power during wet conditions before the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The issue made the cars struggle to move on the track, but Verstappen still won the race, while the governing body FIA promised a full investigation.Key Facts
- A software problem affected how engines used electrical power in wet conditions, causing many cars to lose speed.
- The bug appeared due to a mix of low engine speeds, wet grip, and specific track features.
- Max Verstappen described the event as a "Lego race," referring to a slow, awkward race with battery-powered Lego cars.
- Lewis Hamilton had to stop his car, turn off the engine, and restart it to continue racing.
- The race was delayed by almost an hour due to heavy rain before the cars tried a formation lap.
- FIA’s single-seater director, Nikolas Tombazis, said the software had been tested but not in these specific wet conditions.
- The hybrid engines in F1 split power between combustion and electric energy, making them complex to manage in different situations.
- Teams and officials are working to improve the rules and technology for future races to prevent similar problems.
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