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Antonelli aims to bounce back from 'worst' weekend but faces a possible rainy F1 in Malaysia

  • Formula One will return to Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit after a nine-year absence, hosting the relocated Bahrain Grand Prix because of Middle East tensions.
  • Kimi Antonelli hopes Sepang’s rough surface will limit standing water during normal rain as he seeks to recover from a difficult Baku weekend.
  • George Russell and Oscar Piastri warned that dry conditions at Sepang could cause severe tyre overheating and degradation.
  • Malaysia plans extensive security and tourism measures for the October 2–4 race, which officials expect to attract large crowds and boost local businesses.
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The World Cup leader Kimi Antonelli is following the lead in training. Max Verstappen is on the move quickly, but he is still chasing his first win in the season.

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Max Verstappen won the last Formula 1 race in Malaysia in 2017. On his return he sets off in training. The World Cup top rider is behind.

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Max Verstappen won the last Formula 1 race in Malaysia in 2017. On his return he sets off in training. The World Cup top rider is behind.

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Max Verstappen topped the first free practice session ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix on Formula 1's return to the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. The Red Bull driver clocked 1:37.520, 0.383 seconds ahead of George Russell. Formula 1 described his performance as "Max picking up where he left off nine years ago." Russell finished second, with Verstappen's Red Bull teammate Isaac Hajjar third, 0.783 seconds behind. Charles Leclerc was fourth, 0.847 se…

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A new racing weekend is ahead of us. This one will take place in Malaysia again after nine years. The Bahrain GP will take place in an Asian country more than 6 thousand kilometers away due to events in the Middle East. The racers welcome the return of the popular racetrack, and George Russell is waving goodbye after a great performance in Azerbaijan, aiming for another great weekend. The first free practice will start at 6.25, and the second at…

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OA Sport broke the news on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
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