F1 Tech & Governance: The FIA says it will fully investigate a software bug that triggered power losses and forced an aborted start at the Bahrain GP in Malaysia, with drivers calling it a “Lego race” after Hamilton had to stop and restart. Motorsport Business: Sepang reported a record 261,000 spectators for the Bahrain GP weekend, underscoring F1’s growing regional pull. Trade & Tariffs: UK officials are weighing tariffs on Chinese EVs to align with EU “Made in Europe” rules, a move that could spark retaliation and trigger WTO friction. UK EV Market: September BEV registrations hit 99,201, with BYD becoming the UK’s second-largest brand as plug-in hybrids drive much of the growth. US Auto Politics: Analysts call Trump’s tariff-driven “roaring comeback” a mixed bag, with uncertainty still slowing bigger investment wins. EV Outlook: Cowen flags early signs of an “EV comeback” as higher fuel prices and more self-driving features lift demand. Safety & Crime: Police arrested a 17-year-old after a dangerous BMW chase tied to an illegal car meet in Blackpool; separately, multiple car fires and crashes kept emergency services busy. Commercial Fleets: A UK summit focused on how residual-value risk is blocking financing for zero-emission HGVs, aiming to unlock longer-term investment.