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Verstappen wins chaotic rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Heavy rain triggered a 40-minute delay and FIA software fix before Verstappen beat Antonelli and Hamilton in a race relocated from Bahrain.
- On Sunday, October 4, 2026, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won the rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, claiming his first victory of the season.
- Heavy rain and complex 2026 power-unit software failures caused an initial 90-minute delay, forcing race officials to suspend the start while teams updated car systems to handle wet conditions.
- Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli finished second while Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton claimed third after an early tire gamble; George Russell retired late with a suspected power-unit failure.
- The Red Bull Ford Powertrains partnership secured its inaugural Formula One victory, validating extensive development efforts following a difficult start to the 2026 season.
- Antonelli extended his championship lead to 84 points over Russell with seven races remaining, including upcoming events in Qatar and Abu Dhabi on the 2026 schedule.
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Max Verstappen has finally secured his first victory of the year. The Dutchman won a chaotic race in Malaysia on Sunday, where rain, delays, and strategic errors provided plenty of spectacle. Kimi Antonelli finished second, while Lewis Hamilton surprisingly completed the podium. Who...
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