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News›Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026

Max Verstappen and Red Bull achieve historic milestone

RacingNews365Sun 4 Oct · 14:00 UTCupdated Mon 5 Oct · 10:31 UTCHave your say
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Max Verstappen secured a remarkable victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix, marking a significant achievement for Red Bull and Ford. Team boss Laurent Mekies praised Verstappen's performance, describing him as 'untouchable' after this historic win.

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Red Bull hail 'untouchable' Max Verstappen after smashing vital milestoneRed Bull boss Laurent Mekies was quick to herald Max Verstappen after the Dutchman's stunning victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, which marked a significant moment for the team.RacingNews365Sun 4 Oct · 14:00 UTCRead →
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