Formula 1 in Malaysia: Race Starts After Heavy Rain Delay
The Grand Prix at Sepang was delayed by over an hour and a half due to flooded track conditions before getting underway with Max Verstappen in the lead.
The start of the Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia was delayed by more than an hour and a half due to torrential rain that flooded the track, Spanish newspaper El País and news website Infobae reported.
According to the reports, the severe weather conditions created massive puddles on the asphalt and disrupted the schedule, with Infobae noting that vehicle software issues also contributed to the delay alongside the rain. Hungarian outlet HVG reported that standing water on the track made it impossible to start the session on time.
Following the extended delay, the race got underway, with Max Verstappen starting from pole position and maintaining the lead. Further details regarding the final race results have not yet been released.
Sources: Infobae Americas, Index.hr, El País, HVG
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