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FIA addresses Bahrain GP software bug, ensures it won't recur

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 1:31 PM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

FIA addresses Bahrain GP software bug, ensures it won't recur

Summary

FIA Single-Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis stated that the specific software issue that caused disruptions during the Bahrain Grand Prix should not happen again. The problem arose from a software bug detected during formation laps, leading to several cars unable to re-accelerate. Tombazis noted that the FIA's ability to conduct thorough wet-weather tests was limited, contributing to this issue. While he expressed confidence that this exact problem will not return, he acknowledged that other technical issues could still arise in the future. The FIA aims to perform a detailed analysis to better understand the contributing factors.

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Key Details

•Tombazis confirmed the specific issue from Bahrain won't happen again.
•Software bug caused cars to stall during formation laps.
•Limited wet-weather testing contributed to the undetected problem.
•The FIA plans a comprehensive analysis of the incident.
•Further technical issues are possible despite addressing this specific bug.

Latest Updates

1:31 PMYahoo Sports — FIA delivers clear verdict on chances of Bahrain GP software issues returning

What they're saying

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FIA Single-Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis admitted that while the specific software issue that caused problems in Bahrain should not happen again, it is impossible to guarantee that other issues will not emerge in the future. The Greek engineer previously explained that the disruption originated from a software bug that escaped detection before the race.
— Yahoo Sports

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