F1 needs to have hard look at itself - Sainz
Summary
Formula 1 experienced major software problems before the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, causing a long delay. Drivers and team leaders say the sport’s engine rules are too complicated and contributed to the problem, leading the FIA to begin a full review.Key Facts
- A software bug in the wet-weather engine system caused many cars to lose power before the race started.
- The race start was delayed by an hour and a half as organizers fixed the problem.
- Carlos Sainz, a top driver and drivers’ group director, said the current engine rules are too complex and need review.
- The FIA, Formula 1’s governing body, has launched a full review of the incident.
- The new engine rules mix internal combustion engines and electrical power about half and half.
- Drivers say the rules make the cars act strangely and reduce the role of driver skill.
- The current 50-50 power split was set 5-6 years ago but has caused issues that teams warned about.
- The split will change to 60-40 favoring internal combustion engines by 2028 to fix these problems.
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