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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

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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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via the-race.comF1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia race resultMax Verstappen emerged victorious from a chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, over three hours after the scheduled start time

the-race.com+ 3 moreSun 4 Oct · 10:22 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 UTC29

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 UTC27

Wikimedia Commons · Yu Chu Chin · CC BY-SA 4.0Max VERSTAPPEN leads the Race at Kuala LumpurMax VERSTAPPEN takes the lead from Kimi ANTONELLI — live from Kuala Lumpur, Bahrain.Pit Lane Daily EditorialSun 4 Oct · 09:01 UTC

Wikimedia Commons · Steffen Prößdorf · CC BY-SA 4.0Oscar PIASTRI leads the Race at Kuala LumpurOscar PIASTRI takes the lead from Max VERSTAPPEN — live from Kuala Lumpur, Bahrain.Pit Lane Daily EditorialSun 4 Oct · 08:38 UTC

via thejudge13.comFIA explains software glitch delaying Bahrain GP startThe FIA has detailed a software bug that caused multiple Formula 1 cars to lose power during the formation lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. As a result, the race start was abandoned after several cars, including those of Lewis Hamilton, came to a halt on the damp track.

thejudge13.com+ 2 moreSun 4 Oct · 08:16 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 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.

RacingNews365+ 10 moreSun 4 Oct · 06:45 UTC

via RacingNews365Lewis Hamilton shares plan to fight Max Verstappen in 'different ball game'Lewis Hamilton is set to compete against Max Verstappen at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, where both drivers secured the front row for the race. Hamilton qualified second, three-tenths of a second behind Verstappen, and is focused on maintaining pace with the Dutch driver during the 56-lap race. Hamilton highlighted the challenges posed by the Sepang International Circuit, particularly the abrasive track surface and oppressive temperatures. He emphasised the need for effective tyre management, stating that the race conditions will be significantly different from qualifying. Despite the challenges, Hamilton expressed optimism about his car's performance and his ability to keep up with Verstappen.

RacingNews365Sun 4 Oct · 04:30 UTC

via thejudge13.comMax Verstappen gains unique tyre advantage after Red Bull strategy gambleMax Verstappen has positioned himself strategically for the upcoming Grand Prix by altering Red Bull's tyre plan. He is the only driver in the top eight with a new set of every tyre compound, which provides him with significant flexibility during the race. After starting the weekend with two sets of C4 soft tyres, Verstappen decided to conserve them rather than use them in practice, ultimately setting the fastest time in the opening session. In subsequent practice sessions, Verstappen adjusted his strategy by testing medium tyres but found them lacking compared to the softs. This led to a decision to preserve additional soft tyres while gathering data on harder compounds. As a result, Verstappen's unique tyre allocation could be advantageous if race conditions change unexpectedly, allowing him to adapt his strategy more effectively than some of his rivals.

thejudge13.comSat 3 Oct · 23:26 UTC

via RacingNews365Max Verstappen facing possible Red Bull error as F1 set end-of-season plans - RacingNews365 ReviewMax Verstappen is potentially facing a significant strategic disadvantage due to a possible error by Red Bull Racing before the Bahrain Grand Prix. This situation has raised concerns about how it might affect his performance in the upcoming race. Additionally, Formula 1 has confirmed its plans for the 2026 season, which will conclude with a double-header in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, while keeping Imola as a backup option for the final race. This announcement comes amid discussions about various teams' performances and strategies leading into the season's end.

RacingNews365Sat 3 Oct · 20:00 UTC

via RacingNews365How Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton turned the tables on exposed MercedesMax Verstappen achieved his first pole position of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix, showcasing Red Bull's strong performance at the Sepang International Circuit. Lewis Hamilton qualified second, demonstrating the competitiveness of Ferrari, while Mercedes faced challenges, with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell starting fourth and eighth respectively. The qualifying session highlighted ongoing issues for Mercedes, who struggled to integrate a significant upgrade package. This marked the first time this season that no Mercedes car made it into the top three, raising concerns about the timing of their development changes and their impact on performance.

RacingNews365Sat 3 Oct · 17:25 UTC

via gpfans.comMax Verstappen delivers brutal putdown to Red Bull team-mate at Bahrain Grand PrixMax Verstappen secured his first pole position of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix, finishing nearly three tenths ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Isack Hadjar, Verstappen's team-mate at Red Bull, qualified third, prompting Verstappen to make a light-hearted remark about Hadjar's lack of pole positions in his career. During the post-qualifying press conference, Verstappen reflected on the difficulty of ranking pole positions due to varying track conditions. He acknowledged that while he doesn't remember all of his poles, he encouraged Hadjar, suggesting that more would come in the future.

gpfans.comSat 3 Oct · 16:55 UTC

via f1technical.netSRATEGY GUIDE: Did Leclerc and Verstappen put themselves under pressure with their tyre allocation?Max Verstappen achieved his first pole position of the 2026 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Lewis Hamilton by 0.298 seconds. The Red Bull driver set his fastest lap of 1:35.130 during his final run, while Hamilton qualified second with a time of 1:35.428. Isack Hadjar, who initially placed third, will start further down the grid due to a five-place penalty, allowing Kimi Antonelli to take his spot on the front row. The race strategy is expected to revolve around tyre allocation, with Pirelli highlighting the importance of the Hard compound. Both Verstappen and Charles Leclerc have only one set of Hard tyres available, which may force them to adapt their strategies. Pirelli anticipates that a two-stop strategy will be the baseline for the race, with the potential for rain adding further complexity to the teams' plans.

f1technical.netSat 3 Oct · 16:08 UTC

via gpfans.comMax Verstappen criticises Bahrain Grand Prix start delaysMax Verstappen has expressed his frustration over the chaotic start of the Bahrain Grand Prix, questioning whether the race officials were waiting for him. Other Formula 1 drivers have also condemned the delays, labelling the situation as 'horrible' and calling for the sport to reflect on the issues encountered.

gpfans.com+ 2 moreSat 3 Oct · 14:55 UTC

via RacingNews365Has Red Bull made a strategic blunder that could cost Max Verstappen in Malaysia?Max Verstappen has only one set of hard tyres for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia — how costly could that decision prove to be for the Red Bull driver?

RacingNews365Sat 3 Oct · 14:30 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 f1oversteer.comHamilton's Bahrain qualifying lap impresses punditsLewis Hamilton's second-place finish in Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying has been described as a 'massive mic drop' moment, particularly in light of ongoing Ferrari rumours. David Coulthard noted that Hamilton's performance was remarkable, placing him alongside Max Verstappen on the front row for the race.

f1oversteer.com+ 1 moreSat 3 Oct · 13:00 UTC

via Motorsport.comKimi Antonelli reacts to Bahrain GP P3 starting positionKimi Antonelli expressed surprise after learning he will start the Bahrain Grand Prix from third position. The Mercedes driver struggled during qualifying, finishing five-tenths behind polesitter Max Verstappen.

Motorsport.com+ 1 moreSat 3 Oct · 12:58 UTC

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