Verstappen wins in Malaysia as Mercedes falters and midfield fights intensify

Motorsport.com • 04 oct. 15h04

Max Verstappen secured Red Bull's first victory with its new Ford power unit at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, while Mercedes and McLaren faced performance setbacks and several midfield teams contended for points.

The Race • 04 oct. 14h20

The Malaysian Grand Prix experienced a postponed start, brief wet-weather laps and several safety-car interventions, prompting criticism of race procedures and calls for rule changes.

The Race • 03 oct. 13h57

Mercedes fell to fourth and eighth in qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix despite introducing a major upgrade that was expected to improve lap times, prompting the team to investigate the car's performance issues.

Motorsport.com • 03 oct. 12h58

Kimi Antonelli was moved from fourth to third on the Bahrain Grand Prix starting grid after a penalty to Isack Hadjar, prompting a surprised reaction from the young driver.

Motorsport.com • 03 oct. 12h00

Max Verstappen took pole and Lewis Hamilton qualified second for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, and the two champions were seen congratulating each other in parc ferme, sparking positive reactions online.

The Race • 03 oct. 10h52

Max Verstappen claimed pole at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, while Mercedes recorded its poorest qualifying result of the season, prompting analysis of upgrades and track conditions.

Autosport • 03 oct. 09h18

Max Verstappen secured his first pole of the 2026 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with Lewis Hamilton qualifying second. Several drivers faced penalties and grid drops ahead of the race.

Motorsport.com • 03 oct. 09h17

Max Verstappen secured his first pole of the 2026 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with Lewis Hamilton qualifying second.

Motorsport.com • 03 oct. 05h44

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli set the fastest time in the third practice session at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, improving on a modest Friday performance.