Verstappen wins chaotic rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Verstappen overcame a delayed, wet-dry start and two safety cars as Antonelli finished second and Hamilton took third.
- On Sunday, October 4, 2026, Max Verstappen won the rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit, claiming his first victory of the 2026 season.
- Organizers relocated the Bahrain Grand Prix to Malaysia after the original event was cancelled due to Middle East conflict; heavy rain and software failures delayed the start by more than 90 minutes.
- Mercedes driver George Russell retired late with a suspected power unit failure; team principal Toto Wolff called it one of his "worst experiences," citing bad luck and DNF concerns for the championship.
- Kimi Antonelli's second-place finish extended his championship lead over Russell to 84 points, while Lewis Hamilton salvaged third for Ferrari despite dropping to 18th at the start from an early tire gamble.
- Formula One heads to the Singapore Grand Prix next as teams continue navigating the complex 2026 power unit regulations that have plagued reliability throughout the season.
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Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen has won the race in Malaysia.
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SIC NotíciasMax Verstappen wins Bahrain Grand Prix
Max Verstappen on Sunday won the Bahrain Grand Prix to capture his first victory of the 2026 season. The win took place at Singapore’s Sepang Circuit, and marked Verstappen’s fourth consecutive podium finish in 2026. Kimi Antonelli finished second in the race. Despite trailing Antonelli with only a few laps remaining, George Russell was forced …
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