The Formula 1 race described as the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia was delayed after rain affected the Sepang circuit. The initial start was postponed, and a later start procedure was cancelled after cars developed problems during two formation laps on the wet track. Reports attributed the problems to software in the semi-electric cars, with several drivers unable to accelerate or facing engines that stopped running. Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton were among those reported to have had difficulties. The race eventually started later than planned, and Verstappen took his first win of the season.