Five quick takeaways from Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Verstappen and Red Bull avoid first winless year since 2015 During the Dutch media session in Baku, Max Verstappen said Red Bull had “done a great job messing up” its best chance to win a race in 2026. A day later, however, he already came extremely close, and a week on they have finally done it. Red Bull’s progress with its final upgrade package of the year has not been limited to the ... Keep…
Max Verstappen of Red Bull secured his and his team's first win of the year at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. According to Motorsport.com, this victory marked a significant milestone for Red Bull, avoiding their first winless year since 2015.
The race was delayed by over 90 minutes due to heavy rain and technical issues, as reported by multiple outlets. Once the race began, Verstappen dominated, leading home Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, who took a significant step towards his first world title. Antonelli's teammate, George Russell, was running third before retiring with a suspected engine problem, as per Yahoo Sports.
Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari staged a remarkable recovery, passing Red Bull's Isack Hadjar for third place with three laps to go, after initially dropping back due to an incorrect tyre choice. The event was marked by chaotic scenes, including a series of technical issues during the formation laps and questions over the race's organisation, particularly the start.
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- Rain, lightning delay start of Bahrain GP in Malaysia freemalaysiatoday.com
- [UPDATED] Verstappen wins rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia nst.com.my
- Max Verstappen explains "hectic" Bahrain GP start after first Red Bull win of 2026 motorsport.com
- Verstappen wins chaotic rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia channelnewsasia.com
