Max Verstappen washes away frustrations with win at Bahrain Grand Prix
Max Verstappen secured his first win of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia. Despite technical issues and challenging weather, he managed to hold off Kimi Antonelli to claim his 72nd career victory.
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Max Verstappen washes away frustrations with win at Bahrain Grand Prix left Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia, on October 4, 2026. AP AP https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/mzf0qi/article71544767.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Bahrain_F1_GP_in_Malaysia_Auto_Racing_82_5.jpg Vincent Thian Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian) The four-time Formula 1 drivers’ champion earned his first win of 2026 and the 72nd of his decorated career Max Verstappen flushed away at least some of his seasonlong frustrations Sunday (October 4, 2026) by winning the rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
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