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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins first-ever sprint race at F1 Singapore Grand Prix

  • A software bug caused several cars to lose power during the wet formation lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix at Malaysia’s Sepang circuit, forcing the start to be aborted.
  • The FIA attributed the problem to low engine speed, poor grip, wet-weather energy settings, and Sepang’s circuit layout.
  • The FIA updated the software during the rain delay, removing the affected energy limit before the race.
  • The FIA, teams, and engine manufacturers launched a review of the incident.
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The Britishman, who took this course as a favorite to the title, practically forgets about it in Singapore, where the Dutchman will leave from the pole.

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Verstappen secured his first pole position on the Singapore circuit, where he had already won the sprint race. Leclerc and Hamilton start in second and third positions.

·Lisboa, Portugal
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SPEEDWEEK broke the news on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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