{
  "id": 12890908,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T13:28:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "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": "Formula One will continue to use the new power unit software fix introduced in Malaysia if the Singapore Grand Prix experiences wet conditions, according to the International Automobile Federation (FIA). The software issue, which caused cars to slow down during formation laps in Sepang due to a software bug, led to the cancellation of the Bahrain Grand Prix. Following an investigation, the FIA concluded that some cars experienced a loss of power beyond the intended level during certain points of the circuit when running on low engine revs. As a result, the configuration for Sepang will be retained for the Singapore GP if similar weather conditions are expected. Additionally, the FIA will release an updated wet weather software for the US Grand Prix on October 25. Singapore is hosting a sprint race for the first time, followed by the main grand prix under floodlights. The FIA has also declared a heat hazard for the weekend, requiring teams to fit driver cooling systems, though they are not obligated to do so. The FIA reviewed the software implementation and recommended measures for testing to ensure robustness. FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis attributed the chaos to the lack of pre-season testing in wet conditions, as Sepang was the first wet start of the season. The FIA published a chronology of events, noting that the cause of the issue was identified within five minutes and the integration process completed by 4.20pm. Red Bull's Max Verstappen expressed hope for simplified regulations in the future, allowing drivers to focus solely on racing rather than software 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",
        "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."
}