Verstappen wins chaotic rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
- On Sunday, October 4, 2026, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, claiming his 72nd career victory after a 90-minute delay caused by heavy rain and software failures.
- Relocated from Bahrain due to Middle East conflict, the race faced chaotic formation laps as new 50-50 hybrid engine regulations caused software failures in multiple cars including Verstappen and Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton during wet conditions.
- Mercedes driver George Russell retired with a late power-unit failure while running third, while Hamilton secured third place after recovering from 18th position following an early tyre-strategy gamble on the drying track.
- Championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished second, extending his lead over teammate Russell to 84 points with seven races remaining, significantly altering the title battle as the season nears its conclusion.
- This victory marks Verstappen's first win of the 2026 season, reflecting reliability challenges of the new hybrid regulations that continue to impact performance as the championship enters its final stage.
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For the first time in ten months, Max Verstappen has won a Grand Prix again. The race in Malaysia started comically: many cars were confused by the rainy conditions and refused to step on the gas.
Max Verstappen wins rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix as George Russell retires
Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the rain-hit Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on Sunday, claiming his first win of the season after the race was delayed by more than 90 minutes due to heavy rain at the Sepang International Circuit.
Motor racing-Verstappen wins chaotic rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
By Rohith Nair SEPANG, Malaysia, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Red Bull's Max Verstappen won a chaotic rain-hit Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on Sunday for his first victory of the season after the race start was delayed by more than 90 minutes due to treacherous...
The 16th round of the Formula 1 race took place in Malaysia on Sunday, with Max Verstappen (Red Bull) taking his first victory of the season. However, the start of the race was significantly delayed due to prolonged rain.
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