Formula One to investigate software bug that disrupted Malaysia race

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 18:31 · Archive

A software bug caused problems for Formula One drivers at the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang.

Formula One will investigate a software bug that caused disruptions at the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang. The glitch affected half the field and required the race to be rebooted before it could start properly.

Lewis Hamilton was among the drivers affected by the software malfunction, having to stop and restart his car during the race. The exact nature of the bug and how it caused such widespread problems across the field remains unclear as Formula One begins its probe.

Formula One to investigate software bug that disrupted Malaysia race — Image: Sky Sports

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Brundle on Bahrain GP software 'chaos' and how Sepang surface tricked teamsSky Sports · 5 Oct, 19:00
F1 in Bahrain... in Malaysia: The race needed a software update to startArs Technica · 5 Oct, 17:09
Formula One to probe software bug behind Bahrain GP chaos in SepangAl Jazeera · 5 Oct, 10:02

In this story: Formula One · Lewis Hamilton · Sepang · Malaysia · Bahrain

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