F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia start delayed as thunderstorms hit Sepang
Heavy thunderstorms have forced Formula 1 to delay the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
The Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia started delayed as a heavy thunderstorm hit the Sepang circuit. The pre-race procedure saw a drizzle become a tropical storm with lightning striking the track outside Kuala Lumpur. Rain intensity had been consistent for ten minutes, with no signs of improvement in the next five to ten minutes, according to FIA race control.
The race, which occurred in Malaysia due to conflict in the Middle East, marked the first wet weather event for F1 since the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix, making it a debut for the new 2026 generation of cars. At the originally scheduled start time, the FIA noted that rain had been steady, with no forecast of improvement.
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