Sepang software fix to remain in place for Singapore if wet
SINGAPORE: Formula One will use the same power unit software fix hurriedly introduced in Malaysia last Sunday if this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix turns wet, the sport’s governing International Automobile Federation said on Thursday.
Formula One has decided to retain the same software fix introduced in Malaysia for the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix if the race turns wet, according to the sport's governing body, the International Automobile Federation (FIA). The decision comes after a software bug caused significant disruption during the Bahrain Grand Prix, forcing the start to be aborted due to heavy rain.
The FIA's investigation revealed that certain cars experienced a loss of power when running at low engine revs on particular sections of the circuit, a problem that cannot be recovered from. As a result, the configuration implemented for Sepang will be used for Singapore should similar weather conditions prevail. Moreover, a specific update for wet weather software will be rolled out for the United States Grand Prix on October 25.
This weekend in Singapore, a sprint race will take place on Saturday, followed by the main Grand Prix under floodlights on Sunday. The FIA is also considering measures to enhance software robustness, including improved testing procedures. The issue was identified within five minutes of the start at Sepang, and teams received technical guidance on implementing the revised software within an hour.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen expressed hope that future regulations would simplify matters and allow drivers to start racing immediately without software updates.
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