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Driver standings 1

Andrea Kimi Antonelli320 2

George Russell236 3

Lewis Hamilton214

Team standings 1MMercedes556 2FFerrari405 3MMcLaren316

Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Sepang International Circuit1

Max Verstappen 2

Andrea Kimi Antonelli 3

Lewis HamiltonRace Sun 07:00 UTC

Singapore Grand Prix

Marina Bay Street Circuit

Sprint qualifyingFair29°0.1mmSprintCloudy30°0.1mmQualifyingCloudy28°0.3mmRacePartly cloudy26°Race Sun 12:00 UTC

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Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes 2

George RussellMercedes 3

Lewis HamiltonFerrari 4CLCharles LeclercFerrari 5

Lando NorrisMcLaren 6

Max VerstappenRed Bull 7

Oscar PiastriMcLaren 8

Isack HadjarRed Bull 9

Liam LawsonRB F1 Team 10

Pierre GaslyAlpine F1 Team 11ALArvid LindbladRB F1 Team 12

Franco ColapintoAlpine F1 Team 13

Oliver BearmanHaas F1 Team 14

Gabriel BortoletoAudi 15

Nico HülkenbergAudi 16

Esteban OconHaas F1 Team 17

Fernando AlonsoAston Martin 18CSCarlos SainzWilliams 19

Alexander AlbonWilliams 20

Yuki TsunodaRB F1 Team 21

Lance StrollAston Martin 22

Valtteri BottasCadillac F1 Team 23SPSergio PérezCadillac F1 Team

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1MMercedes556 pts 2FFerrari405 pts 3MMcLaren316 pts 4RBRed Bull298 pts 5RTRB F1 Team90 pts 6ATAlpine F1 Team68 pts 7HTHaas F1 Team27 pts 8AAudi17 pts 9WWilliams12 pts 10AMAston Martin7 pts 11CTCadillac F1 Team0 pts

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via RacingNews365F1 faces embarrassment over Verstappen predictionThe Formula 1 community expressed embarrassment following a bold prediction made about Max Verstappen. This discussion arose during a recent episode of the RacingNews365 Podcast, reflecting on the implications for the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix.

RacingNews365Mon 5 Oct · 14:00 UTC58

via PlanetF1George Russell faces potential grid penalty for Sepang DNFGeorge Russell's retirement at the Malaysian Grand Prix has put him at risk of a grid penalty, according to Mercedes. The team is concerned that this situation could lead to a 'double whammy' penalty due to a planned power unit change.

PlanetF1+ 1 moreMon 5 Oct · 10:24 UTC

via Formula1.comMax Verstappen wins 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in MalaysiaMax Verstappen secured his first victory of the 2026 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia. This win marks Verstappen as the third driver to achieve a win in 11 consecutive seasons.

Formula1.com+ 1 moreSun 4 Oct · 16:18 UTC

via RacingNews365Max Verstappen wins Bahrain Grand Prix over Kimi AntonelliMax Verstappen secured his first victory of the year at the Bahrain Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Kimi Antonelli. Antonelli expressed his frustration at missing out on another win during the race held in Sepang.

RacingNews365Sun 4 Oct · 15:50 UTC

via Motorsport.comVerstappen shines while Russell endures tough Bahrain GPMax Verstappen was highlighted as a standout performer at the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, marking a significant return to form. In contrast, George Russell faced challenges during the race, contributing to a mixed day for the Mercedes team.

Motorsport.com+ 2 moreSun 4 Oct · 15:04 UTC

via grandprix.comGeorge Russell retires due to Mercedes power unit failureGeorge Russell was forced to retire from the Bahrain Grand Prix due to a suspected power unit failure, which occurred with just five laps remaining. This incident has significantly impacted his championship hopes and denied Mercedes a potential podium finish.grandprix.com+ 1 moreSun 4 Oct · 12:27 UTC

via CrashGeorge Russell expresses disappointment over title hopesGeorge Russell described himself as 'beyond disappointed' following a late engine failure during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, which severely impacted his Formula 1 title chances. The Mercedes driver now finds himself 84 points behind teammate Kimi Antonelli, making his hopes for the championship 'exceptionally unlikely'.

Crash+ 2 moreSun 4 Oct · 12:05 UTC

via RacingNews365George Russell criticises F1 after Bahrain Grand PrixMercedes driver George Russell expressed his frustration with the chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix, describing the experience as 'not very F1' after suffering a late power unit failure. The incident cost him a potential podium finish and left him feeling 'beyond disappointment' regarding his championship hopes.

RacingNews365+ 2 moreSun 4 Oct · 11:35 UTC

via F1iMax Verstappen wins chaotic Bahrain Grand PrixMax Verstappen secured his first victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, overcoming challenging weather conditions. The race was marked by thunderstorms and technical issues, leading to a chaotic finish that saw George Russell retire.

F1i+ 1 moreSun 4 Oct · 11:27 UTC

via Motorsport.comKimi Antonelli extends championship lead with second placeKimi Antonelli secured second place at the Bahrain Grand Prix, allowing him to increase his lead in the Formula 1 championship standings. His performance at Sepang earned him an additional 18 points, further solidifying his position at the top.

Motorsport.comSun 4 Oct · 11:56 UTC

via CrashToto Wolff frustrated by George Russell's Bahrain DNFToto Wolff expressed his frustration following George Russell's retirement during the Bahrain Grand Prix, describing the race as one of his worst experiences. Russell's late technical issue prevented him from securing a podium finish, leaving Wolff feeling 'massively annoyed'.

Crash+ 3 moreSun 4 Oct · 11:39 UTC

via RacingNews365Mercedes boss Toto Wolff 'massively annoyed': 'It can't continue'Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff was visibly frustrated following the Bahrain Grand Prix, where George Russell faced his third retirement of the season due to a suspected power unit failure. Wolff described the experience as one of his worst, highlighting the team's lack of speed and the unfortunate timing of Russell's DNF just five laps from the finish, which he believes could severely affect their championship standings. Despite Kimi Antonelli securing second place behind Max Verstappen, Wolff's focus remained on the implications of Russell's retirement. He emphasised the need for improvement, stating that the current trend of DNFs is detrimental to both Russell's title aspirations and Mercedes' constructors' points. Wolff's comments reflect a sense of urgency for the team to address their reliability issues as they head into the remaining races of the season.

RacingNews365Sun 4 Oct · 11:05 UTC

via Motorsport WeekKimi Antonelli reflects on lessons from VerstappenKimi Antonelli acknowledged the valuable lessons he learned from observing Max Verstappen during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, where he finished in second place. The Mercedes driver conceded that the team could not achieve more than their podium result.

Motorsport Week+ 2 moreSun 4 Oct · 10:58 UTC

via PlanetF1Max Verstappen wins chaotic Bahrain Grand PrixMax Verstappen secured his first victory of the 2026 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, overcoming significant delays and challenging weather conditions. The race, marked by heavy rain and technical issues, saw George Russell retire, impacting his championship aspirations.

PlanetF1+ 12 moreSun 4 Oct · 10:22 UTC

via RacingNews365Max Verstappen wins 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in MalaysiaMax Verstappen secured victory at the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia, overcoming challenging mixed conditions. Andrea Kimi Antonelli extended his championship lead to 84 points ahead of George Russell following the race.

RacingNews365+ 6 moreSun 4 Oct · 10:20 UTC

via RacingNews365George Russell's title hopes hit by Bahrain retirementGeorge Russell expressed his deep disappointment following his retirement at the Bahrain Grand Prix, which severely impacted his chances in the 2026 Formula 1 title race. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff also voiced his frustration over the engine failure that contributed to Russell's misfortune.

RacingNews365+ 9 moreSun 4 Oct · 10:19 UTC

via gpfans.comVerstappen wins chaotic Bahrain Grand PrixMax 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.

gpfans.com+ 1 moreSun 4 Oct · 08:04 UTC

via Motorsport.comGeorge Russell calls for FIA to enforce cooling vestsMercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has suggested that the FIA should mandate the use of cooling vests during hot races to protect teams from themselves. His comments have sparked discussion about driver safety and the measures needed in extreme temperatures.

Motorsport.com+ 1 moreSat 3 Oct · 13:03 UTC

via CrashLance Stroll receives double warning in Bahrain qualifyingLance Stroll has been issued two warnings for driving too slowly during the qualifying session at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The decision was confirmed by the stewards following an investigation into the incidents.

Crash+ 1 moreSat 3 Oct · 12:46 UTC

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.

PlanetF1+ 4 moreSat 3 Oct · 12:40 UTC

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StandingsAll →

Andrea Kimi Antonelli320 2

George Russell236 3

Lewis Hamilton214 4CLCharles Leclerc191 5

Lando Norris188

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