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News›Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026

Verstappen wins chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix

gpfans.com+ 1 moreSun 4 Oct · 08:04 UTCupdated Mon 5 Oct · 10:31 UTCHave your say
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Max Verstappen secured Red Bull's first victory of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix, which was marked by a delayed start and significant confusion on the grid. Lewis Hamilton faced issues with his Ferrari during the wet formation lap, contributing to the race's unprecedented chaos.

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First to reportLewis Hamilton stops on track in unprecedented Bahrain Grand Prix chaosF1 legend Lewis Hamilton experienced issues with his Ferrari during a wet formation lap at this Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.gpfans.comSun 4 Oct · 08:04 UTCRead their report →
Verstappen prevails to win crazy Bahrain GP in MalaysiaMax Verstappen finally gives Red Bull its first win of the season in a manic race that included a delayed start, grid confusion, a late retirement for podium contender George Russell, and a sprint finish.racer.comSun 4 Oct · 10:22 UTCRead →
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