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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

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Four F1 Stars Say Sepang Chaos Made the Sport Look Bad After Cars Grind to a Halt

Four Formula One drivers criticised the disrupted Malaysian Grand Prix start after software problems caused cars to lose power, prompting an emergency update and a lengthy delay.

International Business Times UK · Oct 5

F1 Cars Hit by Sudden Power Loss at Sepang After Safety Software Bug Triggers Engine Shutdowns

Several Formula One cars lost electrical power during wet-weather formation laps at Sepang after a software bug disrupted energy deployment, forcing the FIA to issue an emergency update.

International Business Times UK · 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

Lewis Hamilton reveals moment ‘heart sank’ in topsy-turvy race in Malaysia

The seven-time F1 world champion recovered from a horrendous start to finish on the podium in Sepang

The Independent UK · Oct 4

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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

Max Verstappen reflects on emotional Jos Verstappen reaction after milestone win in Sepang

Max Verstappen reflected on the emotional significance of his first win of the 2026 F1 season

Motorsport · Oct 4

Lewis Hamilton compares F1 power units to "LEGO" after Bahrain GP glitch

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton criticised Formula 1's complex engine regulations after software-related power loss disrupted multiple drivers in Sepang

Motorsport · Oct 4

FIA explains software glitch that caused Bahrain GP in Malaysia race delay

Numerous cars came to a standstill in Sepang – because they needed a software update

Autosport · Oct 4

FIA reveals why F1 cars stopped in rain at Bahrain GP in Malaysia

Numerous cars came to a standstill in Sepang – because they needed a software update

Motorsport · 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

Sepang F1 marshal steals the show during Bahrain GP delay: “Absolute icon”

A rain delay at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang produced a viral moment as a local marshal entertained fans

Motorsport · Oct 4

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Autosport · Oct 4

F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia start delayed as thunderstorms hit Sepang

Heavy thunderstorms have forced Formula 1 to delay the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

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

AAP · Oct 3

'Going to be tough': tricky day in prospect for Oscar

As Max Verstappen sets off from pole in the Malaysian-based Bahrain Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri is bracing for another difficult outing at Sepang.

Autosport · Oct 3

Why Malaysia would be the perfect place for F1’s first wet-weather race in 2026

Concerns about the 2026 cars in the wet still remain, although several drivers and tyre supplier Pirelli stress that the Sepang International Circuit would be the best location for a rain-affected Grand Prix

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The Independent UK · Oct 3

Lewis Hamilton on impressive Malaysia F1 qualifying: ‘My best lap of the year’

The Ferrari driver qualified second on the grid and will start alongside pole-sitter Max Verstappen in Sepang

Motorsport · Oct 3

Oscar Piastri shares special McLaren moment with inspirational young fan

Oscar Piastri shared a touching moment with young kart racer and two-time leukaemia survivor Harry during the Bahrain GP weekend

Motorsport · Oct 3

Lewis Hamilton labels Sepang qualifying as "best lap" of his 2026 F1 season

The Ferrari driver will start on the front row alongside Max Verstappen

Autosport · Oct 3

From "paper car" to pole – What changed for Verstappen and Red Bull?

Max 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 the four-time F1 world champion adds that the Baku upgrade and an “off-weekend” for Mercedes also played 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

Toto Wolff: "Something else is going on" after Bahrain qualifying troubles

Toto Wolff says Mercedes is facing problems it has not seen all season after its substantial Sepang upgrade failed to deliver the expected pace

The Guardian - 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

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