George Russell set for grid penalty at F1 Singapore GP after Sepang retirement The Mercedes driver suffered a power unit failure in Malaysia, meaning he needs a new one for Singapore Motorsport · Oct 6
George Russell's Sepang Nightmare Isn't Over as 'Double Whammy' Grid Penalty Threat Emerges George Russell's late power-unit failure at Sepang cost him a likely podium and could force Mercedes to take two grid penalties if replacement timing clashes with its planned upgrade. International Business Times UK · Oct 6
The mechanisms at play behind Mercedes' difficult Bahrain GP weekend A new update couldn't help Mercedes beat Red Bull in Malaysia - and a unique feature of the Sepang circuit might explain why Motorsport · Oct 6
What caused Mercedes' pace deficit at Sepang despite upgraded W17? A new update couldn't help Mercedes beat Red Bull in Malaysia - and a unique feature of the Sepang circuit might explain why Autosport · Oct 6
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
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
F1 drivers fume over Bahrain Grand Prix chaos after embarrassing software glitches Sunday’s race started over 90 minutes late following the software issues The Independent UK · 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
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
Who slept worst last night: an F1 fan Formula 1 is booming but the Bahrain GP in Malaysia offered a reminder of why some long-time fans are wondering whether the series has gone a step too far Motorsport · Oct 5
FIA plans full investigation after chaotic start to Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang Cars struggled on the formation lap after heavy rain at the Malaysia-staged race caused technical issues. The Independent UK · 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
Motorsport · 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.
Autosport · 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
Motorsport · 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
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 Max Verstappen triumphs in chaotic Malaysia Grand Prix plagued by engine issues IN FULL
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