Bahrain GP: Was farcical Malaysia start avoidable + How Verstappen shocked rivals
Summary
Hosts Ed Straw, John Noble, and Scott Mitchell-Malm analyze the chaotic start of the Malaysian Grand Prix, where a power unit software bug caused multiple cars to enter a fail-safe mode on the formation lap. Max Verstappen secured his first 2026 victory for Red Bull, highlighting the team’s strong progress with their new Ford Powertrains engine. The discussion also covers Mercedes’ upgrade struggles, George Russell’s widening championship deficit, and the broader implications of the technical glitch for F1’s future engine regulations.
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