{
  "id": 12890838,
  "title": "Sepang software fix to remain in place for Singapore GP if wet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/sepang-software-fix-to-remain-in-place-for-singapore-gp-if-wet",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T13:28:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/10/08/sepang-software-fix-to-remain-in-place-for-singapore-if-wet"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has decided to maintain the same power unit software fix for the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix if it rains. This decision follows a similar fix implemented in Malaysia last week due to a software bug that caused cars to slow down on two formation laps after heavy rain. The issue, which saw some cars experiencing a loss of power, was resolved by reinstalling the revised software configurations during the race. The FIA has also announced that a further update to the wet weather software will be released for the US Grand Prix on October 25. Singapore will host a sprint race for the first time on Saturday, followed by the main grand prix under floodlights on Sunday. The FIA is working with teams and manufacturers to ensure the software is as robust as possible, and has recommended implementing measures for testing in wet conditions. The lack of pre-season testing in wet conditions, with Sepang being the first wet start of the season, was cited as a contributing factor to the chaos. Max Verstappen, who won in Sepang, expressed hope that the next set of regulations would simplify matters and allow him to jump into the car and just drive off without waiting for updates.",
  "summary": "The International Automobile Federation says Formula One will use the same power unit software fix hurriedly introduced in Malaysia if this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix turns wet.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Sepang software fix to remain in place for Singapore GP if wet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/sepang-software-fix-to-remain-in-place-for-singapore-gp-if-wet-12890908",
        "published": "2026-10-08T13:28:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Sepang software fix to remain in place for Singapore if wet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/sepang-software-fix-to-remain-in-place-for-singapore-if-wet",
        "published": "2026-10-08T14:08:56.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}