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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 Guardian - UK · Oct 4

Max Verstappen explains "hectic" Bahrain GP start after first Red Bull win of 2026

Max Verstappen overcame an early power issue to claim his first Formula 1 victory of the season and Red Bull’s first win with its own power unit

Motorsport · 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

Autosport · Oct 4

Max Verstappen makes Red Bull progress claim with ominous Malaysia warning

Max Verstappen hailed Red Bull's progress after taking pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Motorsport · Oct 3

From "paper car" to pole in Malaysia – What's behind Max Verstappen and Red Bull's pace?

Verstappen has taken his first pole of the season at Sepang. The Red Bull car appears to be in a good window in the heat, although Verstappen adds that the Baku upgrade and an “off-weekend” for Mercedes also play their part

Motorsport · Oct 3

Lando Norris frustrated by engine issue that cost him in Sepang qualifying

The McLaren driver qualified sixth on Saturday and one spot above team-mate Oscar Piastri

Motorsport · Oct 3

Starting grid for the 2026 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Max Verstappen (Red Bull) took pole position after qualifying for the 2026 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix, held in Malaysia at the Sepang circuit. See the provisional starting grid, pending its final validation by the FIA.

Motorsport · Oct 3

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton on intriguing front row as F1 returns to Malaysia

Verstappen delivered an emphatic lap for his first pole of the year with George Russell down the order

The Independent UK · Oct 3

Verstappen ends pole wait at Bahrain GP in Malaysia but Russell risks losing more ground

Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia in Sepang, taking the top spot for Red Bull for the first time this season

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3

F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Max Verstappen dominates for first pole of 2026

The Red Bull driver topped all three sessions and is joined on the front row by old title rival Hamilton

Motorsport · Oct 3