Antonelli aims to bounce back from 'worst' weekend but faces a possible rainy F1 in Malaysia
Antonelli said Sepang’s abrasive surface could help Mercedes recover as rain and a FIA heat-hazard designation add uncertainty.
- Mercedes unveiled a seven-part aerodynamic upgrade package for the W17 at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, marking the team's first large-scale update since May.
- Seeking to increase championship control, Mercedes prioritized a vastly reworked floor and new sidepods by delaying its car build to implement as many winter developments as possible.
- Driver George Russell said, "We think it's a good step, purely because it's been so long since we last brought an upgrade," hoping the changes propel performance forward.
- To honor title partner Petronas, the car will feature a teal and black livery, while Williams, Aston Martin, Audi, and Cadillac submitted no updates for Malaysia.
- Despite intermittent challenges from Ferrari, McLaren, and Red Bull this season, the W17 remains the field's class, with Mercedes' comfortable constructors' lead allowing continued development breathing room.
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Max Verstappen won the last Formula 1 race in Malaysia in 2017. On his return he sets off in training. The World Cup top rider is behind.
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saarbruecker-zeitung.deMax Verstappen won the last Formula 1 race in Malaysia in 2017. On his return he sets off in training. The World Cup top rider is behind.
Max Verstappen topped the first free practice session ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix on Formula 1's return to the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. The Red Bull driver clocked 1:37.520, 0.383 seconds ahead of George Russell. Formula 1 described his performance as "Max picking up where he left off nine years ago." Russell finished second, with Verstappen's Red Bull teammate Isaac Hajjar third, 0.783 seconds behind. Charles Leclerc was fourth, 0.847 se…
A new racing weekend is ahead of us. This one will take place in Malaysia again after nine years. The Bahrain GP will take place in an Asian country more than 6 thousand kilometers away due to events in the Middle East. The racers welcome the return of the popular racetrack, and George Russell is waving goodbye after a great performance in Azerbaijan, aiming for another great weekend. The first free practice will start at 6.25, and the second at…
In this live blog, we follow the first day of the 'Bahrain GP in Malaysia', held at the Sepang circuit.
After nine years, Formula 1 returns to the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia for the Bahrain Grand Prix. What can Max Verstappen show in the first free practice session at the circuit where he won in 2017? Follow it live here from 6:30 AM!
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