Bahrain GP delay features viral moment with a local F1 marshal
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit faced a rain delay, prompting a local marshal to entertain fans by pretending to ride a broomstick while teams worked to clear standing water. Fans responded positively, calling him an 'absolute icon.' After a 40-minute wait, the formation lap began amid reports of technical issues affecting drivers Isack Hadjar, Max Verstappen, and Lewis Hamilton. While hopes for a smooth start emerged, the event's starting procedure was once again put on hold.
- •Bahrain GP start suspended due to severe rain at Sepang.
- •Local marshal entertained crowds amidst the delay.
- •Formation lap initiated after 40 minutes, but technical issues arose.
- •Drivers Isack Hadjar and Lewis Hamilton reported problems.
- •Max Verstappen and Hamilton overcame their issues to continue.
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — Sepang F1 marshal steals the show during Bahrain GP delay: “Absolute icon”
- 8:03 AMMotorsport.com — Sepang F1 marshal steals the show during Bahrain GP delay: “Absolute icon”
"The start of the Bahrain Grand Prix was suspended after severe rain hit the Sepang International Circuit. As Race Control monitored the weather, a local marshal stole the show. Conditions deteriorated ahead of the scheduled race start in Malaysia, prompting delays. While the marshals worked to remove some of the standing water from the track, one caught the attention of fans as he pretended to ...Keep reading
"A rain delay at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang produced a viral moment as a local marshal entertained fans
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 8:03 AMSepang F1 marshal steals the show during Bahrain GP delay: “Absolute icon”
A rain delay at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang produced a viral moment as a local marshal entertained fans
- Motorsport.comOct 4, 2026, 8:03 AMSepang F1 marshal steals the show during Bahrain GP delay: “Absolute icon”
The start of the Bahrain Grand Prix was suspended after severe rain hit the Sepang International Circuit. As Race Control monitored the weather, a local marshal stole the show. Conditions deteriorated ahead of the scheduled race start in Malaysia, prompting delays. While the marshals worked to remove some of the standing water from the track, one caught the attention of fans as he pretended to ...Keep reading
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