Verstappen wins chaotic rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
- The Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia, was delayed by heavy rain and lightning because significant standing water made the track unsafe.
- The formation lap became disorderly after technical problems affected Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, prompting officials to suspend the starting procedure.
- The FIA said the race would likely resume using the original grid order despite debate over drivers’ positions after the disrupted formation lap.
- Max Verstappen won the rain-hit race, with Kimi Antonelli finishing second and Lewis Hamilton recovering to third.
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For the first time in ten months, Max Verstappen has won a Grand Prix again. The race in Malaysia started comically: many cars were confused by the rainy conditions and refused to step on the gas.
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The 16th round of the Formula 1 race took place in Malaysia on Sunday, with Max Verstappen (Red Bull) taking his first victory of the season. However, the start of the race was significantly delayed due to prolonged rain.
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