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FIA Details Formation Lap Power Unit Glitch at Sepang
The FIA has detailed the technical glitch that caused multiple cars to stop during formation laps in Malaysia. A combination of low engine speeds, wet conditions, and energy management constraints drained battery reserves without MGU-H support, forcing an emergency software fix before Max Verstappen took the win.
4 Oct 2026
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