Red Bull’s Verstappen wins rain-delayed Bahrain GP F1 race in Sepang
Max Verstappen secured his first Formula One victory of the season at the rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia. The race saw chaotic conditions, with Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton finishing second and third respectively.
Why it matters
This race marks a significant shift in the F1 season standings and highlights the impact of extreme weather on professional sporting events.
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton finish second and third.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen lifts his trophy during the podium ceremony at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia [Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP] By AFP and Reuters Published On 4 Oct 2026 4 Oct 2026 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has finally won his first race of the Formula One season amid chaotic scenes at the Bahrain Grand Prix, which was held in Malaysia an hour and 40 minutes late due to heavy rain.
Verstappen gained the lead on Sunday after an early safety car and led home the Mercedes of championship leader Kimi Antonelli in second and the Ferrari of Lewis Hamilton in third at the Sepang International Circuit.
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