Max Verstappen wins chaotic Bahrain GP in Malaysia amid rain delays
Max Verstappen won the first race of the 2026 Formula One season at the Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia on Sunday 4 October.
Race conditions caused major delays
Torrential rain before the start led to a twice-delayed event with formation lap chaos. The 55-lap race was interrupted twice by Safety Cars due to wet weather conditions.
Verstappen takes victory ahead of Antonelli
Max Verstappen drove for Red Bull to claim his first win of the 2026 campaign. Kimi Antonelli finished second in a Mercedes car while George Russell retired with five laps remaining due to an engine fault.
Hamilton returns to podium in third
Lewis Hamilton secured third place for Ferrari after starting 18th on slick tyres. The British driver fought back from a difficult afternoon following a strategy gamble that initially dropped him down the order.
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