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News›Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026

Fernando Alonso details Aston Martin ‘miracle’ after shocking Sepang result

Motorsport WeekSat 3 Oct · 14:04 UTCHave your say
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Fernando Alonso praised Aston Martin's performance at the Sepang Circuit, where both he and teammate Lance Stroll advanced to the second round of qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix. Alonso achieved a season-best qualifying position of P12, while Stroll qualified 14th, marking a surprising result given the team's ongoing struggles with power deficits this season.

Despite the positive outcome, Alonso remained cautious, noting that the team is still less competitive compared to others. He expressed concerns about losing positions during the race due to the speed of faster cars starting behind them, indicating that while the qualifying result was impressive, the team must remain grounded about their overall performance.

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Fernando Alonso details Aston Martin ‘miracle’ after shocking Sepang resultAston Martin scored a scintillating double-Q2 appearance in Sepang, but Fernando Alonso has pinpointed the result to a "miracle".Motorsport WeekSat 3 Oct · 14:04 UTCRead →
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Sepang F1 marshal steals the show during Bahrain GP delay: “Absolute icon”During a rain delay at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang, a local marshal captured the attention of fans by humorously pretending to ride a broomstick while clearing water from the track. This light-hearted moment provided entertainment as spectators awaited the race's start, with many praising the marshal's antics on social media. After a 40-minute delay, the formation lap commenced but was chaotic, with Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar running off the circuit and Lewis Hamilton experiencing technical difficulties. Despite these issues, both drivers managed to continue, although the starting procedure faced further suspension.Motorsport.comSun 4 OctLewis Hamilton involved in formation lap mayhem as Bahrain GP start suspendedSheer chaos on a formation lap in Malaysia!RacingNews365Sun 4 OctBahrain Grand Prix start delayed by heavy rainThe start of the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia has been delayed due to torrential rain and thunderstorms at the Sepang International Circuit. The FIA confirmed the postponement as teams were preparing on the starting grid.RacingNews365Sun 4 OctLewis Hamilton shares plan to fight Max Verstappen in 'different ball game'Lewis Hamilton is set to compete against Max Verstappen at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, where both drivers secured the front row for the race. Hamilton qualified second, three-tenths of a second behind Verstappen, and is focused on maintaining pace with the Dutch driver during the 56-lap race. Hamilton highlighted the challenges posed by the Sepang International Circuit, particularly the abrasive track surface and oppressive temperatures. He emphasised the need for effective tyre management, stating that the race conditions will be significantly different from qualifying. Despite the challenges, Hamilton expressed optimism about his car's performance and his ability to keep up with Verstappen.RacingNews365Sun 4 OctOscar Piastri claims McLaren challenge 'exposed' by 'brutal' MalaysiaOscar Piastri expressed that the challenging conditions at the Malaysian Grand Prix revealed significant weaknesses in McLaren's MCL40 Formula 1 car. Despite finishing seventh on the road, he will start sixth after Isack Hadjar's penalty. Piastri's qualifying time was just 0.005 seconds slower than his teammate Lando Norris, but he acknowledged that the car's performance was not competitive on the Sepang track, which highlighted its struggles in low-speed corners. Reflecting on the qualifying session, Piastri stated that the rough track conditions made it difficult to extract maximum performance from the car. He noted that while he felt there was potential for a better result, the inherent challenges of the MCL40 were evident. Piastri's comments underscore the ongoing difficulties McLaren faces as they work to improve their car's performance in the current season.RacingNews365Sat 3 Oct
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