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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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Max Verstappen rejected both Ferraris and took the first pole position of his career in Singapore

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Busy days for F1 fans. Barely a week after the much-discussed Bahrain GP, the entire circus descends on Singapore. Follow all the action here.

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Max Verstappen took advantage of the conditions left by the rain to head for the flag of paintings in the Sprint Race of the Singapore GP.

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Meanwhile, Lance Stroll saw his race end in the first lap.

·Montreal, Canada
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SPEEDWEEK broke the news on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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