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F1 Cars Hit by Sudden Power Loss at Sepang After Safety Software Bug Triggers Engine Shutdowns

Several Formula One cars lost electrical power during wet-weather formation laps at Sepang after a software bug disrupted energy deployment, forcing the FIA to issue an emergency update.

International Business Times UK · 5h ago

How FIA software bug caused chaos in Bahrain GP in Malaysia – and the emergency fix that saved the race

Extremely low speeds behind the safety car triggered an unexpected problem with the FIA software at Sepang. The governing body explains what went wrong and how it rushed through an update to get the race under way

Autosport · 23h ago

Explained: What was really going on with the FIA software bug causing F1 chaos in Malaysia

Motorsport · 23h ago

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FIA explains software glitch that caused Bahrain GP in Malaysia race delay

Numerous cars came to a standstill in Sepang – because they needed a software update

Autosport · Oct 4

FIA reveals why F1 cars stopped in rain at Bahrain GP in Malaysia

Numerous cars came to a standstill in Sepang – because they needed a software update

Motorsport · Oct 4

Why Red Bull has F1's top-ranked engine, and what it reveals about ADUO

Based on the first two assessment periods, Red Bull Ford is the only F1 manufacturer not to receive a development opportunity. What explains that surprising ranking, and does the system need an overhaul for the future?

Autosport · Aug 27

Explained: Why Red Bull has F1's top-ranked engine – and what it reveals about ADUO

Motorsport · Aug 27

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Red Bull hopes for F1 development lifeline as FIA's new ADUO decision looms

Red Bull requested a factual review of the first ADUO period, but the outcome appears unchanged. Can the second assessment offer a lifeline, or will the newcomer remain without development opportunities for longer?

Motorsport · Aug 25

F1 pre-start procedure to stay despite FIA saying it is no longer a safety issue

Nikolas Tombazis says the additional five seconds in F1's starting procedure are likely to remain next season, even though the safety concerns have been addressed in a different way

Motorsport · Aug 19

Pre-start procedure set to remain for F1 2027

Nikolas Tombazis says the additional five seconds in F1's starting procedure are likely to remain next season, even though the safety concerns have been addressed in a different way

Autosport · Aug 19

FIA: F1's Macarena wings to stay, but Red Bull had to do "more work"

Nikolas Tombazis says the FIA has no objections to the overall concept and will not intervene. However, it did hold talks with Red Bull following two consecutive crashes for Max Verstappen

Autosport · Aug 18

FIA happy for F1's Macarena wings to stay, Red Bull had to do "more work"

Nikolas Tombazis says the FIA has no objections to the overall concept and will not intervene. However, it did hold talks with Red Bull following two consecutive crashes for Max Verstappen

Motorsport · Aug 18

Does F1's ADUO system need a rethink? FIA admits to "weaknesses"

Nikolas Tombazis acknowledges that F1's ADUO system may need a rethink for the coming years, although he insists that the measurements are accurate

Motorsport · Aug 12

FIA admits F1's ADUO system has "weaknesses" – but defends its measurements

Nikolas Tombazis acknowledges that F1's ADUO system may need a rethink for the coming years, although he insists that the measurements are accurate

Autosport · Aug 12

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Autosport · Aug 7

FIA wants F1 cars to lose another 80kg under next rules overhaul

Criticism of the power units has overshadowed everything, but Nikolas Tombazis believes the 2026 chassis rules are a step forward. The FIA is targeting further weight reduction under F1's next regulations

Motorsport · Aug 7

FIA reveals ambitious target to make F1 cars another 80kg lighter

Autosport · Aug 6

Should the algorithms in F1 power units be banned? FIA explains why it won’t work

According to Nikolas Tombazis, banning them would only lead to more clipping, while the complexity of F1’s power units makes it extremely difficult for humans to determine the optimal deployment strategy

Motorsport · Aug 6

Should F1 ban power unit algorithms? Here's why the FIA says no

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Autosport · Jun 12

Gasly’s Monaco GP penalty rescinded: FIA stewards report in full

The full FIA stewards report on Gasly’s two pitlane speeding penalties being rescinded to give the Alpine driver third place in last week’s Monaco Grand Prix

Motorsport · Jun 12

Pierre Gasly’s Monaco GP penalty rescinded: FIA stewards report in full

The full FIA stewards report on Gasly’s two pitlane speeding penalties being rescinded to give the Alpine driver third place in last week’s Monaco Grand Prix

Autosport · Jun 11

Red Bull requests FIA review of ADUO results after emerging as F1 engine benchmark

The publication of F1's first ADUO results has been delayed after Red Bull requested an additional review. The FIA is conducting further checks to ensure the results are fully accurate before making them public

Motorsport · Jun 11

Red Bull requests FIA review of ADUO results after emerging as benchmark

Autosport · May 11

Behind the debate over F1's future engines is a battle for control

The talk over the next Formula 1 power unit specification goes far beyond technology. With F1 becoming increasingly wealthy and financially independent, the FIA and Liberty aim to reduce the manufacturers’ political influence, paving the way for simpler, less expensive engines that are also accessible to independent manufacturers

Autosport · May 5

Wolff: Poor starts “not acceptable” if Mercedes wants to win F1 world titles

The Mercedes boss says Kimi Antonelli could do nothing about Mercedes’ difficult starts in Miami, and admits it “needs to dig even deeper” as the competition closes in

Motorsport · May 5

Toto Wolff: Mercedes poor starts “not acceptable” if we want to win F1 world titles

The Mercedes boss says Kimi Antonelli could do nothing about Mercedes’ difficult starts in Miami, and admits it “needs to dig even deeper” as the competition closes in

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