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FIA blamed for Bahrain GP software farce; Piastri radio emerges; Audi review weekend

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Oscar Piastri Fernando Alonso Nico Hulkenberg Gabriel Bortoleto

The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia features chaotic formation laps due to an FIA software glitch. Oscar Piastri's team radio emerges, while Audi reviews Nico Hulkenberg's near-points finish and Gabriel Bortoleto's collision with Carlos Sainz.

Oscar Piastri Fernando Alonso Nico Hulkenberg Gabriel Bortoleto Audi

How the sources differ

Sky Sports F1 leads with David Croft's criticism of the FIA, calling the software glitch a farce. PlanetF1 adds untelevised Piastri radio and Alonso's role. Formula1.com focuses on Audi's weekend, covering Hulkenberg and Bortoleto's incidents. No official FIA document is present.

Recommended first read: Sky Sports F1 provides the most complete overview of the central software farce, with an image and no paywall, making it the most informative starting point.

Coverage

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