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  "id": 11884624,
  "title": "Rain, lightning delay start of Bahrain GP in Malaysia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/rain-lightning-delay-start-of-bahrain-gp-in-malaysia-11884624",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T07:33:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/10/04/rain-lightning-delays-start-of-bahrain-gp-in-malaysia"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Heavy rain and a lightning storm caused the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix to be delayed at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia on Sunday. The race, which marks the debut of the new hybrid era cars in wet conditions, was postponed as many drivers have limited experience with wet weather testing this season. The circuit, not raced in Formula One since 2017, presents a challenge due to its low-grip nature and the potential difficulty of the new intermediate tyres. The event was relocated from Bahrain to Malaysia following the conflict in the Middle East. Four-time world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing was expected to start from pole position alongside seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Rain, lightning delay start of Bahrain GP in Malaysia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/rain-lightning-delay-start-of-bahrain-gp-in-malaysia",
        "published": "2026-10-04T07:33:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}