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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Malaysia - What They Never Told You

Helmut Marko brands F1 Malaysia software failure "shameful"

Helmut Marko blasts Formula 1 after an embarrassing 2026 engine software failure ruined the Bahrain Grand Prix start

Motorsport · 6h ago

Missing ambassadors, inexperienced appointees – is Washington dropping the diplomatic ball?

Just before leaving town on Sept. 30, 2026, U.S. senators confirmed 10 new ambassadors. Among those nodded through before Congress closed for an extended midterm recess were new U.S. ambassadors for Kenya, Nicaragua, Malaysia and Kyrgyzstan.

The Conversation · 10h ago

Malaysia hosts Myanmar junta leader as criticism grows over repatriation of refugees

Min Aung Hlaing is making his fifth trip to an Asean country since shedding his military uniform and settling in the civilian role of president in April

The Independent UK · 19h ago

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Max Verstappen revival to be put to the test in steamy Singapore

Max Verstappen achieved victory at the Malaysia Grand Prix but faces challenges at the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix. Rain and thunderstorms are predicted to affect both the qualifying and the main race in Singapore. Verstappen has struggled at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, where overtaking is notoriously difficult. Meanwhile, Lewis…

The Economic Times · 19h ago

George Russell to start Singapore GP from back of grid as title hopes fade

Russell has been dealt a penalty after his engine failure in Malaysia left him requiring a new power unit this weekend

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Russell to take grid penalty in Singapore due to Sepang retirement

The Mercedes driver suffered a power unit failure in Malaysia, meaning he needs a new one for Singapore

Autosport · Oct 6

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

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Charles Leclerc: Ferrari must learn from Red Bull to improve F1 race strategy

Ferrari's tyre gamble at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia backfired at race start

Motorsport · 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

What was "weird" about McLaren's poor performance at rough Sepang

McLaren isn't panicking just yet over having only the fourth-fastest car at Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Motorsport · Oct 6

Why you should swap the Thai islands for this underrated Malaysian beach escape

Unspoilt coastline, biodiverse rainforests, breathtaking eco hotels and beachside street food make Langkawi the perfect destination for a couples’ holiday minus the crowds, finds Venus Wong

The Independent UK · Oct 6

F1 Software Bug Nearly Stopped Cars on Track, Forcing Delayed Grand Prix Start

A bug in FIA-supplied electronic control software left several Formula 1 cars with little throttle response in heavy rain, delaying the Malaysian Grand Prix by more than 40 minutes.

International Business Times UK · Oct 6

Beyond the boardroom: Asia’s 10 influential women to watch in 2026

Power in Asia extends well beyond the C-suite.

Fortune · Oct 5

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The Economic Times · Oct 5

AM Intelligence plans $20 billion additional investment in 15 months, orders 20k more Nvidia GPUs

The company announced that it has placed two further firm and binding orders for 20,000 NVIDIA Rubin GPUs for deployment of the systems across India and Malaysia, taking its total capacity to 100 Megawatt.

Motorsport · Oct 5

Can Red Bull now fight for wins everywhere? "It's difficult to be on par with Mercedes consistently"

A final 2026 upgrade in Baku has allowed Max Verstappen and Red Bull to notch their first win of the Formula 1 season in Malaysia. Can it now go on a run?

The Independent UK · Oct 5

F1 driver opts to cycle from Malaysia to Singapore for next grand prix

The experienced Formula 1 driver regularly posts his cycling activities on his Strava for his fans to see

Motorsport · Oct 5

Andrea Stella: F1 must avoid Sepang repeat, but "accept occasional glitches"

McLaren Formula 1 team boss Andrea Stella was supportive of governing body the FIA after software glitches threw the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia in disarray

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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

Autosport · 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

Motorsport · 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

Christian Horner responds to Red Bull - Ford Malaysia win

Christian Horner has reacted to Max Verstappen delivering Red Bull-Ford’s first Formula 1 victory

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

Motorsport · Oct 5

Bahrain Grand Prix draws record-breaking crowd in Sepang

The Bahrain Grand Prix drew a record 261,000 fans to Sepang as Formula 1 returned to Malaysia for the first time since 2017

Motorsport · Oct 5

Why the Sepang win has a deeper meaning for Max Verstappen and Red Bull

Verstappen's opinion of the F1 regulations remains unchanged, but after Red Bull's problems at the start of 2026, his victory in Malaysia is an emotional one. The fact that it’s the first triumph with Red Bull's own enige adds extra significance

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