FIA explains software glitch that caused Bahrain GP in Malaysia race delay Numerous cars came to a standstill in Sepang – because they needed a software update Autosport · Oct 4
FIA reveals why F1 cars stopped in rain at Bahrain GP in Malaysia Numerous cars came to a standstill in Sepang – because they needed a software update Motorsport · 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
Sepang F1 marshal steals the show during Bahrain GP delay: “Absolute icon” A rain delay at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang produced a viral moment as a local marshal entertained fans Motorsport · Oct 4
F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia start delayed as thunderstorms hit Sepang Heavy thunderstorms have forced Formula 1 to delay the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia Autosport · 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
'Going to be tough': tricky day in prospect for Oscar As Max Verstappen sets off from pole in the Malaysian-based Bahrain Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri is bracing for another difficult outing at Sepang. AAP · Oct 3
Why Malaysia would be the perfect place for F1’s first wet-weather race in 2026 Concerns about the 2026 cars in the wet still remain, although several drivers and tyre supplier Pirelli stress that the Sepang International Circuit would be the best location for a rain-affected Grand Prix Autosport · Oct 3
Lewis Hamilton on impressive Malaysia F1 qualifying: ‘My best lap of the year’ The Ferrari driver qualified second on the grid and will start alongside pole-sitter Max Verstappen in Sepang The Independent UK · Oct 3
Oscar Piastri shares special McLaren moment with inspirational young fan Oscar Piastri shared a touching moment with young kart racer and two-time leukaemia survivor Harry during the Bahrain GP weekend Motorsport · Oct 3
Lewis Hamilton labels Sepang qualifying as "best lap" of his 2026 F1 season The Ferrari driver will start on the front row alongside Max Verstappen 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
Lando Norris frustrated by engine issue that cost him in Sepang qualifying The McLaren driver qualified sixth on Saturday and one spot above team-mate Oscar Piastri 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 Motorsport · Oct 3
The Guardian - 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
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
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
The Guardian - UK · Oct 3 Formula One 2026: Max Verstappen takes pole for Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia – as it happened Max Verstappen finished on pole for the first time this season as Kimi Antonelli survived a scare to reach the second row in Sepang
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 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
AAP · Oct 2 'Tiny step behind': Piastri hopeful of Sepang bounce McLaren's Oscar Piastri was sixth-fastest in second practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix but feels the team will still be in the hunt in qualifying at Sepang.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2 Mercedes put team first as Russell and Antonelli face off on F1’s return to Sepang Championship leaders bring upgrades to first Grand Prix in Malaysia since 2017 on a demanding but well liked circuit
Motorsport · Oct 2 Why extremely rough Sepang was over four seconds slower than Pirelli's F1 simulations Sepang's very abrasive track surface breaking up during practice handed teams and drivers a major set-up headache as Formula 1 returned to Malaysia
Motorsport · Oct 2 George Russell: "Off the pace" Mercedes F1 car needs tweaking at Sepang The Mercedes F1 driver finished second and seventh in the Friday practice outings at Sepang, while team-mate Antonelli was fifth and eighth