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Wolff ‘not in a happy place’ after Russell Malaysia DNF
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has shared his reaction to George Russell's retirement from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
5 betting lessons after Verstappen wins Bahrain GP
The four-time World Champion won his first race of the 2026 season at Sepang.
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All the key moments from the 2026 Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Max Verstappen scored his first win of the 2026 season during a highly eventful Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Verstappen wins Bahrain GP in Malaysia as Russell retires
Max Verstappen converted pole position into victory during Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, which was impacted by heavy rain, featured an entertaining crossover from intermediate tyres to slicks, and saw overtaking from start to finish – as well as a dramatic late retirement for George Russell.
Verstappen gets your vote after marathon in Malaysia
He won on Formula 1’s last visit to Sepang almost a decade ago, and there was no stopping Max Verstappen in 2026 – despite the best efforts of the Malaysian weather, which meant the race ended almost three and a half hours after its scheduled start time.
Verstappen ‘incredibly proud’ after historic Bahrain GP win
Red Bull's Max Verstappen made his return to the top step of the podium at a "hectic" Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Who gained and lost the most places at the start in Sepang?
F1 fans were treated to a show during the first lap of racing action at the Sepang International Circuit on Sunday, thanks to pre-race rain, a rapidly drying track surface and a host of different tyre selections.
LIVE COVERAGE: All the action from the 2026 Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026.
OFFICIAL GRID: Who starts where for the Bahrain GP in Malaysia
The full official starting order for Sunday's 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
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How Aston Martin 'miracle' earned P12 and P14 for Bahrain GP
After a difficult season, Aston Martin finally got both cars into Q2 for the first time this year at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
What To Watch For in the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at the Sepang International Circuit.
What the teams said – Qualifying in Malaysia
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from final practice and Qualifying for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit.