Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia review for newer F1 fans. A mechanical engineer explains why F1 cars lost power on the formation lap at Sepang, how Red Bull Ford won its first race as an engine manufacturer, why Mercedes lost a podium late with Russell's retirement, and how Hamilton and Ferrari recovered to finish on the podium.
In this episode:
The formation lap software bug and the FIA's explanation, in plain English
Why the Bahrain GP was held at Sepang, and what happened there
Red Bull Ford's first win with its own power unit
Mercedes' Sepang heartbreak and the 84-point championship gap
Hamilton and Ferrari's comeback from the back of the field
A quick look at every other team
Singapore GP preview: the first sprint weekend at Marina Bay, and the 2008 "crashgate" story
My take: F1's 2026 engines are an impressive piece of technology, but splitting power between electrical and mechanical adds new ways for things to go wrong.
Grid Girls Formula explains Formula 1 for newer fans: race recaps, technical analysis, history, news and opinion.
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