F1: Verstappen, Malaysia’s tiger, beats fortunate Antonelli as Ferrari endure mixed weekend

F1: Verstappen, Malaysia’s tiger, beats fortunate Antonelli as Ferrari endure mixed weekend

Alessio Ciancola
5 ottobre 2026

In its 22nd edition, the Bahrain Grand Prix... in Malaysia proved one of the season’s most unmissable fixtures, delivering a show and plenty of action as Verstappen won for Red Bull.

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Red Bull-Ford’s triumph: a victory years in the making

Red Bull-Ford’s triumph: a victory years in the making

Martina Luraghi
5 ottobre 2026

Verstappen’s Sepang success is Milton Keynes’ first as a true manufacturer, five years after Horner and Mateschitz chose to build its own power units with the American marque.

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Verstappen wins chaotic Bahrain GP, Antonelli second as Hamilton storms through

Verstappen wins chaotic Bahrain GP, Antonelli second as Hamilton storms through

Valeria Caravella
4 ottobre 2026

Max Verstappen takes victory at Sepang after a dramatic, incident-packed race, while George Russell suffers another retirement.

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Telemetry: Verstappen and Hamilton shine, Mercedes anonymous on the straights?

Telemetry: Verstappen and Hamilton shine, Mercedes anonymous on the straights?

Claudio Brembati
4 ottobre 2026

Verstappen and Hamilton, both experienced and previous winners at Sepang, dominated qualifying with differing approaches to the demanding Malaysian circuit.

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Bahrain GP strategies: Verstappen’s strength could become a weakness

Bahrain GP strategies: Verstappen’s strength could become a weakness

Marco Sassara
3 ottobre 2026

Max Verstappen may be the only driver able to attempt a one-stop strategy after showing strong pace on the C3 Medium on Friday, but that strength could also work against him.

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Verstappen, the last true racer: rookies, take note

Verstappen, the last true racer: rookies, take note

Daniele Muscarella
3 ottobre 2026

In an increasingly polished F1, Verstappen feels almost from another era: he races anything and speaks without filters. That is why Max is a benchmark for rookies.

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From F1 debut to pole return: Max Verstappen’s resilience

From F1 debut to pole return: Max Verstappen’s resilience

Valeria Caravella
3 ottobre 2026

Max Verstappen returned to pole position after 15 Grands Prix, ending a long wait on the day he marked his Formula 1 debut exactly 12 years ago.

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Ferrari out-Mercedes Mercedes at the wrong GP

Ferrari out-Mercedes Mercedes at the wrong GP

Marco Sassara
3 ottobre 2026

On Bahrain GP Saturday, Ferrari showed it could operate like Mercedes, while the Stuttgart marque briefly took on the traits of Italy’s historic Scuderia.

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Heroes and penalties: the 2026 Bahrain GP starting grid

Heroes and penalties: the 2026 Bahrain GP starting grid

Marco Sassara
3 ottobre 2026

From penalties to the day’s surprises from Verstappen, Hamilton and Hadjar, here is the starting grid for the Bahrain GP in Malaysia. Lights go out at 09:00.

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Lewis and Max: man against man

Lewis and Max: man against man

Paolo Marcacci
3 ottobre 2026

Years have passed, and the cars, regulations, teams and above all the balance of power have changed. Yet the two men are still there, separated by a rivalry that has become respect…

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Bahrain GP Qualifying: Verstappen takes superb pole ahead of Hamilton

Bahrain GP Qualifying: Verstappen takes superb pole ahead of Hamilton

Valeria Caravella
3 ottobre 2026

Max Verstappen delivers a superb lap to take pole position at Sepang, ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Isack Hadjar: here is what happened.

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Antonelli tops Sepang FP3 ahead of Verstappen as Ferrari struggle

Antonelli tops Sepang FP3 ahead of Verstappen as Ferrari struggle

Giuseppe Cianci
3 ottobre 2026

The third and final practice session of the Malaysian weekend has concluded, leaving the drivers with just a few hours before qualifying: here is the full recap of the 60-minute session.

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Bahrain GP: Antonelli and Leclerc face Verstappen race-pace threat

Bahrain GP: Antonelli and Leclerc face Verstappen race-pace threat

Marco Sassara
2 ottobre 2026

Verstappen stood out on long runs, while Antonelli and Leclerc led the shorter stints in the race-pace analysis from Sepang, Malaysia, venue for the Bahrain GP.

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