HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 | History Defined

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

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton go viral after "wholesome" Sepang F1 moment

A post-qualifying moment between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton went viral after the pair secured the front row for the Bahrain GP 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

Kimi Antonelli eyes aggressive undercut attack in F1 Malaysia

Kimi Antonelli places his hopes in strategy after a disappointing qualifying session for the Bahrain Grand Prix

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 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Bahrain GP in Malaysia

Here's how things stand in the 2026 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Motorsport · Oct 3

Max Verstappen-Lewis Hamilton Sepang front row has fans braced for "absolute cinema"

Max Verstappen will start the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia from pole position alongside Lewis Hamilton

Motorsport · 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