Podium at the 2026 F1 race in Malaysia with FIA and director Nikolas Tombazis
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FIA’s Tombazis explains software issues that led to a delayed start to 2026 F1 Malaysia race

Following a heavily delayed and long 2026 F1 race in Malaysia, FIA single-seater technical director Nikolas Tombazis spoke after the race to clarify the unusual events.  With heavy rain, standing water and an unpredictable software malfunction bringing multiple cars to a standstill during the formation lap at Sepang, the start was pushed back by over…

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