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via Sky Sports F1Hamilton comments on Ferrari's tyre gamble in BahrainLewis Hamilton remarked on Ferrari's decision to start the Bahrain Grand Prix on slick tyres, suggesting he had advocated for intermediate tyres instead. He jokingly stated that he would not be visiting a casino with Ferrari's strategists after their risky choice backfired.
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via Motorsport WeekMax Verstappen celebrates first win of 2026 seasonMax Verstappen has described his first victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix as 'hectic' but 'super nice' for Red Bull Racing. He also reflected on the emotional reaction of his father, Jos Verstappen, following the milestone win.
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via RaceFansHadjar had “no battery” to defend from Hamilton and Leclerc in final laps | Formula 1Isack Hadjar expressed frustration after finishing fifth in the Bahrain Grand Prix, stating he had "no battery" left to defend his position against Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc in the final laps. Hadjar initially held third place behind his Red Bull teammate and Andrea Kimi Antonelli during the last Safety Car period, but struggled to maintain his position once the race resumed.
Earlier in the race, Hadjar managed to fend off Hamilton while the latter was on medium tyres. However, after Hamilton switched to soft tyres during the Safety Car, Hadjar was unable to keep up and ultimately lost his podium position, finishing the race in fifth.
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via RacingNews365Toto Wolff frustrated by George Russell's Bahrain DNFMercedes team principal Toto Wolff expressed his frustration following George Russell's retirement during the Bahrain Grand Prix due to a power unit failure. Wolff described the race as one of his worst experiences, highlighting the impact on Russell's title hopes.
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via Motorsport.comMax Verstappen wins Bahrain Grand Prix in MalaysiaMax Verstappen secured victory at the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia, navigating challenging mixed conditions. This win ensures that Red Bull avoids its first winless season since 2015.
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via RacingNews365George Russell's title hopes hit by Bahrain GP retirementGeorge Russell expressed his deep disappointment after retiring from the Bahrain Grand Prix due to a mechanical issue, which severely impacted his chances in the Formula 1 title race. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff also voiced his frustration, describing the situation as one of his worst experiences in the sport.+ 8 more
via Motorsport.comLewis Hamilton shocked as Ollie Bearman says spider forced Malaysia hotel changeOllie Bearman, a driver for Haas F1 Team, shared a startling experience during a fan event at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. He recounted waking up at 2am to find a spider beside his head, prompting him to immediately request a hotel change from his travel team.
Lewis Hamilton, who has been visiting Malaysia for nearly two decades, expressed his shock at the existence of such large spiders in the country. Bearman described the spider as palm-sized, and Hamilton humorously remarked that he would have preferred sleeping in his car had he known about them.Sun 4 Oct · 08:54 UTC
via RacingNews365Bahrain 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.+ 10 more
via PlanetF1Verstappen responds to Russell's complaints about heatMax Verstappen has dismissed George Russell's concerns regarding the extreme heat at the Sepang circuit, suggesting Russell is 'making a fuss'. Russell had highlighted Mercedes' decision not to develop a better cooling vest due to budget cap restrictions.
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via Motorsport.comHamilton calls Bahrain qualifying his best of 2026Lewis Hamilton described his front-row qualifying performance for the Bahrain Grand Prix as the 'best lap' of his 2026 Formula 1 season. He expressed surprise at achieving this position alongside Max Verstappen, noting that the Mercedes car felt great.+ 2 moreSat 3 Oct · 12:10 UTC
via RacingNews365Haas struggles in qualifying at Sepang Grand PrixHaas faced significant challenges during the qualifying session for the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit, with both Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon eliminated in the first segment. Bearman highlighted a shocking issue with the car that contributed to their difficulties.+ 1 moreSat 3 Oct · 11:20 UTC
via gpfans.comF1 confirms Qatar and Abu Dhabi races will proceedFormula One CEO Stefano Domenicali has confirmed that the final two races of the season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will go ahead as scheduled. This decision comes despite ongoing conflicts in the region and follows the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races.
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via Motorsport.comLando Norris frustrated by McLaren's straight-line speedLando Norris expressed frustration over his McLaren's lack of straight-line speed during qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Team principal Andrea Stella acknowledged the ongoing issues with Norris' Mercedes power unit, which have hindered his performance compared to teammate Oscar Piastri.+ 5 moreSat 3 Oct · 10:44 UTC
via RaceFansHaas admit set-up mistake on Bearman’s car made one session a “total waste of time” | Formula 1Haas has acknowledged that a set-up error on Oliver Bearman's car rendered his second practice session at Sepang ineffective. Bearman reported that the car was performing adequately in the first practice session, but the incorrect adjustments made for FP2 resulted in a significant struggle, leading him to describe the session as a "total waste of time."
As a result of the set-up mistake, Bearman finished 16th in the second practice, three-tenths of a second slower than his teammate Esteban Ocon. The lack of valuable data from FP2 has left Bearman at a disadvantage heading into the rest of the weekend, particularly as it was his first time racing at the Sepang circuit.Sat 3 Oct · 10:29 UTC
via RacingNews365Max Verstappen dominates Bahrain GP qualifyingMax Verstappen of Red Bull Racing showcased his speed by securing pole position during the qualifying session for the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit. His performance highlighted his continued dominance in the 2026 Formula 1 season.+ 2 moreSat 3 Oct · 06:55 UTC
via thejudge13.comHaas to part ways with Esteban Ocon after 2026 seasonHaas will end its partnership with Esteban Ocon following the 2026 season, as confirmed by team principal Ayao Komatsu. Komatsu stated that the decision was based on the 'overall picture', countering Ocon's claim that performance was not a factor.
via RacingNews365Bizarre red flag triggered during Bahrain GP in Malaysia FP3During the third free practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix, Oliver Bearman triggered a red flag after a thin strip of carbon broke free from the brake duct of his front-right brake. At the time of the incident, Bearman was running in seventh position with 25 minutes remaining in the session.
A marshal quickly retrieved the discarded material from Turn 10, allowing the session to resume after a five-minute stoppage. This unusual occurrence highlighted potential issues with the Haas car during the practice session.Sat 3 Oct · 05:03 UTC
via Motorsport.comVerstappen and Hadjar urge Red Bull to experiment nowMax Verstappen and Isack Hadjar have encouraged Red Bull Racing to make all necessary mistakes during the remaining races of the 2026 season. Their aim is to prepare effectively for the 2027 season, while also avoiding a winless year in 2026.+ 1 moreFri 2 Oct · 09:49 UTC
via newsonf1.comQatar and Abu Dhabi confirmed as 2026 season finaleFormula 1 has confirmed that the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix will take place as the final two races of the 2026 season. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali stated that the decision was made despite ongoing concerns related to the conflict involving Iran.via newsonf1.comBearman thought Monaco sprint was a ‘prank’Oct.2 (GMM) Oliver Bearman says he initially thought Formula 1’s decision to add a sprint race at Monaco in 2027 was a joke – and Max Verstappen is hardly convinced either. “When they told us that we would get a sprint race in that weekend,” Bearman told Viaplay, “I really thought it was a joke.”…Page 1 of 10