George Russell criticises "complicated" F1 after chaotic Bahrain GP George Russell criticised the disrupted Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang as 'not very F1' after software issues caused early chaos Motorsport · Oct 5
Mercedes calls for F1 simplification after "fiendishly complex" cars cause Malaysia chaos Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord says the software problems proved why Formula 1 should pursue greater simplicity in future regulations Motorsport · Oct 5
The dire consequence of Russell's Bahrain GP in Malaysia retirement George Russell retired from the Sepang race late on with a power unit failure - which could cause double misery for the Mercedes driver Autosport · Oct 5
The added consequence of George Russell's retirement in Malaysia Russell retired from the Sepang race late on with a power unit failure Motorsport · Oct 5
The eerie Mercedes deja vu in Malaysia – and what it means for Russell’s F1 title dream A mechanical failure for a Mercedes driver competing for the world championship in Sepang? We’ve been here before The Independent UK · Oct 5
Mercedes-Benz Likely To Escape US Ban Despite Nearly 20 Percent Chinese Ownership Mercedes-Benz faces questions over nearly 20 percent Chinese ownership as senators debate a 15 percent cutoff and possible waivers. Motor1 · Oct 5
Who slept best last night: Christian Horner Christian Horner might not have his name above the door at Red Bull anymore, but his legacy remains as a founding figure of its Red Bull Powertrains division which celebrated its first F1 win at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia Motorsport · Oct 5
Why Toto Wolff’s $102,000 IWC watch can survive almost anything Mercedes boss Toto Wolff explains how his limited-edition IWC watch was designed to withstand extreme shocks of up to 30,000G Motorsport · Oct 4
Winners and losers from F1's bug-ridden Bahrain GP in Malaysia Who can leave Malaysia happy and who will be frustrated? Motorsport · Oct 4
Toto Wolff fumes after George Russell suffers another mechanical failure: ‘One of my worst experiences’ While Kimi Antonelli finished second in Malaysia, Mercedes teammate Russell suffered an agonising late retirement The Independent UK · Oct 4
George Russell issues verdict on F1 championship fight after Sepang DNF Briton was running third when a power unit failure forced him out of Sunday’s Grand Prix Evening Standard · Oct 4
F1 championship standings after the Bahrain GP in Malaysia Forced into a cruel retirement late in the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, George Russell once again sees Kimi Antonelli pull irretrievably clear at the top of the championship. Motorsport · Oct 4
Russell: “You’ve got to laugh” at bad luck as F1 title drifts away George Russell retired from the Bahrain GP in Malaysia late on, as a podium finish looked all but certain Autosport · Oct 4
George Russell: “You’ve got to laugh” at bad luck as F1 title drifts away Russell retired from the Bahrain GP in Malaysia late on, as a podium finish looked all but certain Motorsport · Oct 4
The Economic Times · Oct 4 Max Verstappen beats Kimi Antonelli to win F1's Bahrain GP in Malaysia as George Russell retires Max Verstappen claimed his first victory of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, amid challenging wet conditions and car technicalities. Following a gripping race, Verstappen edged past Kimi Antonelli and George Russell to seize the lead. Lewis Hamilton managed to secure third place after overcoming a shaky…
Motorsport · Oct 4 Toto Wolff "massively annoyed" after George Russell Bahrain GP retirement: "Not in a happy place" Toto Wolff was left frustrated after George Russell suffered a late power unit failure at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Evening Standard · Oct 4 Max Verstappen wins chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix as George Russell's title bid dashed Farcical scenes in Malaysia before Verstappen claims his first victory of the season
The Guardian - UK · Oct 4 Max Verstappen wins chaotic F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia amid farcical scenes Max Verstappen won a chaotic Bahrain GP in Malaysia, beating Kimi Antonelli into second as George Russell’s title hopes were all but ended after a late retirement
The Independent UK · Oct 4 George Russell hit with crushing late DNF as Max Verstappen wins chaotic Malaysia race Rain-delayed race in Malaysia produced a thrilling finale, with Russell’s title hopes suffering a damaging late blow
Motorsport · Oct 4 F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Max Verstappen wins in chaos as George Russell retires Verstappen took his first victory of the 2026 season as rain wreaked havoc with F1’s new machinery at Sepang
Autosport · Oct 4 F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen wins chaotic race from Antonelli as Russell retires late on Max Verstappen took his first victory of the 2026 season as rain wreaked havoc with F1’s new machinery at Sepang
Motorsport · Oct 4 Five quick takeaways from Bahrain GP in Malaysia First win for Max Verstappen and Red Bull this year - on a day when F1's PU issues were exposed again
The Guardian - UK · Oct 4 Max Verstappen wins his first race of season at Bahrain GP after rain delay causes chaos – as it happened Lap-by-lap report: Max Verstappen won the Bahrain GP in Malaysia after heavy rain caused a long delay and confusion at the start
Motorsport · Oct 3 Max Verstappen responds to George Russell: "Maybe I should take him to the sauna!" Max Verstappen disagrees with George Russell and believes the cooling vest should never be mandatory. Instead, he argues that the heat is exactly what F1 drivers train for and that they should not 'make a fuss'
Autosport · Oct 3 "The FIA needs to step in" - Russell's cooling vest comments explained As George Russell calls on Formula 1's governing body to make cooling vests mandatory, here's what actually going on as a cost cap exemption already exists