David Croft says Max Verstappen’s Malaysia win proved Christian Horner was right all along

Max Verstappen secured his first victory of the 2026 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia, marking a significant achievement for Red Bull Racing. After a challenging start, Verstappen quickly moved past competitors George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, showcasing a dominant performance despite a late safety car.

Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft highlighted the importance of this win for Red Bull Powertrains, which is now recognized as a new engine manufacturer in Formula 1. Christian Horner's decision to develop their own engines instead of relying on suppliers has proven successful, with Red Bull's performance exceeding expectations in their first year.