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Verstappen wins chaotic rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
- The Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia, was delayed by heavy rain and lightning because significant standing water made the track unsafe.
- The formation lap became disorderly after technical problems affected Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, prompting officials to suspend the starting procedure.
- The FIA said the race would likely resume using the original grid order despite debate over drivers’ positions after the disrupted formation lap.
- Max Verstappen won the rain-hit race, with Kimi Antonelli finishing second and Lewis Hamilton recovering to third.
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This is Verstappen's first victory in 2026, and the result confirms the improvement of the Red Bulls in the last races.
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Max Verstappen has finally secured his first victory of the year. The Dutchman won a chaotic race in Malaysia on Sunday, where rain, delays, and strategic errors provided plenty of spectacle. Kimi Antonelli finished second, while Lewis Hamilton surprisingly completed the podium. Who...
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