Antonelli aims to bounce back from 'worst' weekend but faces a possible rainy F1 in Malaysia
Officials project more than 110,000 spectators at the venue to generate significant economic benefits for local businesses following the event's emergency relocation from the Middle East.
- Mercedes introduced a significant aerodynamic upgrade package at the Sepang circuit, marking the team's most substantial update since the Canadian Grand Prix in May.
- The update features a complete sidepod philosophy shift, adopting steeper downwash slopes and floor modifications that mirror McLaren's aerodynamic design approach.
- Building on concepts Ferrari introduced at the season's start, engineers added two vertical elements to the floor board to improve outwash management and rear-wing efficiency.
- Despite a tricky Friday, Deputy Team Principal Bradley Lord reported positive driver feedback, noting they feel increased downforce in high-speed corners from the package.
- Verstappen remained the class of the field in practice sessions; the team must analyze data overnight to ensure the W17 operates at peak performance this weekend.
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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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saarbruecker-zeitung.deMax 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.
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…
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…
In this live blog, we follow the first day of the 'Bahrain GP in Malaysia', held at the Sepang circuit.
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