Who slept best last night: Christian Horner
Max Verstappen's victory at Sepang was an historic one. Twenty years from now, when a new generation of Formula 1 fans flicks through the history books, they may well wonder what a bizarre season 2026 must have been for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia to be hit by so much rain that the start had to be delayed. But that's not what I mean. It has been a very long time since a Ford engine ...…
The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia experienced a rain delay, causing a nearly hour-long break in the scheduled programme. According to Yahoo Sports, the delay led to a slow start for fans who had been waiting to watch the event. The rain prompted a delay, with pictures of cars parked in the pitlane and mechanics wandering around shown on television.
The event, which featured Max Verstappen's historic victory at Sepang, was impacted by the weather conditions. Motorsport.com noted that it had been a long time since a Ford engine had been involved in a significant Formula 1 event.
The delay may have tested the patience of some fans, with Yahoo Sports suggesting that it could have been a challenge for viewers to stay awake during the prolonged break.
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