Alonso calls for slow cars to retire during Sepang formation lap
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 12:09 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Fernando Alonso expressed his belief that slow cars on the formation lap should have been removed during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The cause for the slow vehicles was attributed to an FIA software glitch. Alonso's comments highlight ongoing discussions about race safety and performance standards. No immediate follow-up actions or changes have been publicly announced in response to his remarks.
- •Alonso believes slow cars should retire during formation laps.
- •The incident occurred at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
- •Multiple slow cars were on track due to an FIA software glitch.
- •Alonso's perspective adds to safety discussions in Formula 1.
- 12:09 PMRacer — Alonso wanted retirements for slow cars on formation lap at Sepang
"Despite the cause of multiple slow cars on the formation lap of the Bahrain GP in Malaysia being an FIA software glitch, Fernando Alonso believes those cars should have been removed from the race.
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