Max Verstappen criticizes F1 power units after Bahrain GP software issues
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Max Verstappen expressed frustration with Formula 1's engine regulations after complications arose during the rain-affected Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. He described the power units as resembling "LEGO" due to software problems that caused power loss for several drivers during the formation lap. Verstappen, however, secured his 72nd career victory, marking the first win for Red Bull's in-house powertrain project. The FIA announced it had to remove energy limits in affected sectors after identifying the cause of the issues.
- •Issues affected multiple drivers, including Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
- •Verstappen's victory is his 72nd career win.
- •FIA made adjustments due to low-speed, low-grip conditions.
- •The race was delayed due to heavy rain.
- 1:05 PMMotorsport.com — Max Verstappen brands F1 power units "LEGO" after Bahrain GP glitch
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Max Verstappen brands F1 power units "LEGO" after Bahrain GP glitch
"Max Verstappen has criticised Formula 1's engine regulations following a chaotic rain-affected Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, comparing the championship's complex power units to "LEGO" after software issues caused widespread power loss. Although the Red Bull driver secured his 72nd career grand prix victory and the first win for Red Bull's in-house powertrain project, Verstappen was left ...Keep reading
"Max Verstappen criticised Formula 1's complex engine regulations after software-related power loss disrupted multiple drivers in Sepang
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 4, 2026, 1:05 PMMax Verstappen brands F1 power units "LEGO" after Bahrain GP glitch
Max Verstappen has criticised Formula 1's engine regulations following a chaotic rain-affected Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, comparing the championship's complex power units to "LEGO" after software issues caused widespread power loss. Although the Red Bull driver secured his 72nd career grand prix victory and the first win for Red Bull's in-house powertrain project, Verstappen was left ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 1:05 PMMax Verstappen brands F1 power units "LEGO" after Bahrain GP glitch
Max Verstappen criticised Formula 1's complex engine regulations after software-related power loss disrupted multiple drivers in Sepang
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