Verstappen wins chaotic rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
- On Sunday, October 4, 2026, Max Verstappen won the rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, claiming his first victory of the 2026 season after a 90-minute delay.
- Heavy rain and software failures on the formation lap forced the 90-minute delay, while organizers relocated the event to Malaysia from Bahrain due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
- Technical gremlins left cars with 2026-specification 50-50 combustion-battery power splits immobile on the formation lap, prompting the FIA to distribute an emergency software update to all competitors during the race delay.
- Championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished second while George Russell retired with engine failure late in the race, allowing Lewis Hamilton to claim third place after recovering from 18th position.
- Antonelli extended his championship lead to 84 points over Russell with only seven races remaining, significantly strengthening his grip on the 2026 title as the season approaches its conclusion.
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SEPANG, Malaysia (AP) — Max Verstappen's long wait for another Formula 1 race win is finally over. The title race might be over, too. Verstappen took his first victory of an often-frustrating year for the four-time champion at Formula 1's Bahrain Grand...
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Santa Maria TimesSEPANG, Malaysia (AP) — Max Verstappen achieved his first victory of the year on Sunday, but it was the abandonment of George Russell that gave him a huge boost in the fight for the title of Kimi Antonelli in the Grand...
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