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Tear Off reported that the FIA had attributed the loss of power of several cars during the formation lap before the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia to an unprecedented combination of low engine revs, reduced grip, rain-adjusted energy management parameters, and the configuration of the sectors of the Sepang circuit. According to the statement relayed by Tear Off, the FIA's technical department had removed energy restrictions in the affected sectors through a software update sent to all competitors during the delay of the start due to heavy rain. This allowed teams to modify their power units before the race. The issue had not been detected by either the FIA or the teams during testing or the grid formation laps, and an analysis was to be conducted with the teams and engine manufacturers. (translated)

Direct Formula reported that Fernando Alonso, who finished eighth in Malaysia, considered that it was possible to recover because in that type of race incidents usually occurred and the group would regroup. He said he expected more from the car's performance in the race and that, although they were doing well, he suffered a lot of oversteer. He added that they adjusted the front wing a bit, but they still had work to do. Alonso noted that he needed to watch the race again and mentioned the incident between Lando and Nico: he believed they ran out of battery and then spent two laps charging it. In those laps, he explained, he had a full battery and used it on the straights. He added that those circumstances could help or hinder depending on how they were understood and interpreted during the race. (translated)

Direct Formula reported that Carlos Sainz, while talking about the possible return of Malaysia to F1, recalled that in 2004 circuits such as Sepang, Istanbul, and China were added, and later came Austin, which he referred to as a "great circuit." Sainz said that later Sochi and Abu Dhabi appeared, which, according to him, nobody liked, and he considered Sepang to be one of the good circuits. (translated)

Direct Formula reported that Fernando Alonso had criticized the management of the F1 race. Alonso said he had abandoned races halfway through the season without them stopping for that, and he claimed that this time the race was stopped so that Lewis Hamilton could re-enter. He also described the situation as if Hamilton had been left on the sidelines and had caused "stress." (translated)

The author wrote that the driver had risen from last place to fourth, despite four pit stops, a contact that had damaged his wing, and issues with the software and brakes. He also indicated the Ferrari pit wall as a disadvantage and recalled that the driver had requested to start on intermediate tires, but the team did not listen to him. (translated)

Antonino Rendina defined Ferrari's result at the Bahrain GP as excellent, with Lewis Hamilton on the podium and Charles Leclerc fourth. He wrote that both were able to recover after starting from a difficult situation, with dry tires on a wet track, and attributed the result to the skill of the drivers, the pace of the SF-26, and a bit of luck. Rendina added that there was still regret because, in his opinion, Ferrari had complicated a race in which it could have easily aimed for at least second place, if not for victory. (translated)

Tear Off indicated that Max Verstappen won the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, ahead of Kimi Antonelli in second place and Lewis Hamilton in third. The author presented this victory as the Dutchman's first of the season and described the race as chaotic. He also noted Fernando Alonso's eighth place with Aston Martin. On the French side, Isack Hadjar finished fifth, Esteban Ocon fifteenth, and Pierre Gasly sixteenth, according to Tear Off. (translated)

Tear Off attributed Carlos Sainz's drop in the standings to contact with Gabriel Bortoleto, adding that the incident had been reported. The account also noted that the replay had still not been broadcast on the international feed, accompanying this remark with a mocking emoji. (translated)