Five quick takeaways from Bahrain GP in Malaysia First win for Max Verstappen and Red Bull this year - on a day when F1's PU issues were exposed again Motorsport · 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 The Guardian - UK · Oct 4
Max Verstappen responds to George Russell: "Maybe I should take him to the sauna!" Max Verstappen disagrees with George Russell and believes the cooling vest should never be mandatory. Instead, he argues that the heat is exactly what F1 drivers train for and that they should not 'make a fuss' Motorsport · Oct 3
"The FIA needs to step in" - Russell's cooling vest comments explained As George Russell calls on Formula 1's governing body to make cooling vests mandatory, here's what actually going on as a cost cap exemption already exists Autosport · Oct 3
What's actually going on with George Russell's FIA cooling vest complaints As George Russell calls on Formula 1's governing body to make cooling vests mandatory, here's what actually going on Motorsport · Oct 3
McLaren explains recurring Norris straightline speed issue after Bahrain GP qualifying Lando Norris' lack of speed at the end of straights proved to be an issue in last week's Azerbaijan Grand Prix - and this has resurfaced in Malaysia Autosport · Oct 3
Andrea Stella explains recurring Lando Norris straightline speed issue after Bahrain GP qualifying Norris' lack of speed at the end of straights proved to be an issue in last week's Azerbaijan Grand Prix - and this has resurfaced in Malaysia Motorsport · 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 Autosport · 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
Why Mercedes' upgrade is still a "big question mark" Championship-leading team puzzled by 'things we haven't seen all year' after applying major update package in Malaysia Autosport · Oct 3
Why Mercedes' Bahrain GP upgrade is still a "big question mark" Championship-leading team puzzled by 'things we haven't seen all year' after applying major update package in Malaysia Motorsport · Oct 3
George Russell confident poor qualifying does not end his chances in Malaysia Max Verstappen claimed his first pole of the year and he will be joined on the front row by Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton. The Independent UK · 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
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 Independent UK · 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
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
Autosport · Oct 3 F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen dominates for first pole of 2026 from Hamilton The Red Bull driver topped all three sessions and is joined on the front row by old rival Lewis Hamilton
Motorsport · Oct 3 George Russell forced to suffer in Malaysia as cost cap bites George Russell says Mercedes’ cost cap has left him without a cooling vest as he calls for FIA intervention
The Independent UK · Oct 3 F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia LIVE: Russell devastated as Verstappen claims first win of year Follow live F1 updates from the Sepang Circuit amid heavy rain and chaotic scenes at the one-off event
Autosport · Oct 3 F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Antonelli recovers from tough Friday to top FP3 The F1 2026 points leader finished no higher than fifth on Friday, but he returned to the top for final practice at Sepang
Motorsport · Oct 3 F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Kimi Antonelli recovers from tough Friday to top FP3 The F1 2026 points leader finished no higher than fifth on Friday, but he returned to the top for final practice at Sepang
Motorsport · Oct 2 George Russell left "lost for words" by Malaysian F1 fans’ special gift George Russell was left “lost for words” after Malaysian fans gave the Mercedes driver with a handmade scrapbook ahead of Formula 1’s return to Sepang
Motorsport · Oct 2 F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch What time free practice 3 and qualifying start at the 2026 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, plus the full Sepang schedule, weather forecast and how to watch live
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