Verstappen wins rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
SEPANG: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the rain-hit Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on Sunday for his first victory of the season after the race start was delayed by more than 90 minutes due to treacherous conditions at the Sepang International Circuit.
Max Verstappen of Red Bull won the Bahrain Grand Prix, held in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit. The race start was delayed by over 90 minutes due to heavy rain and a lightning storm.
Verstappen took his first victory of the season, with Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes finishing second, according to the New Straits Times.
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton came in third, while his teammate George Russell retired with a suspected power unit issue with five laps left, as per the New Straits Times. The race was the first wet event under the 2026 regulations, with many drivers having minimal wet weather testing experience this season.
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