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• LIVE COVERAGE: All the action from the 2026 Bahrain GP in Malaysia

  04-10-2026 08:02 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026.
  
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• Wolff ‘not in a happy place’ after Russell Malaysia DNF

  04-10-2026 16:55 via formula1.com
  
  Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has shared his reaction to George Russell's retirement from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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• Leclerc relieved with P4 after everything went ‘wrong’ in Sepang

  04-10-2026 16:44 via formula1.com
  
  Charles Leclerc managed to recover from last place to finish fourth in Sepang, the Ferrari driver enduring an eventful afternoon in Malaysia.
  
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• How Hadjar lost a possible podium chance in Sepang

  04-10-2026 16:44 via formula1.com
  
  Isack Hadjar charged from eighth on the grid and was on course for a podium in Sepang until a late battery problem derailed his chances.
  
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• What the teams said – Race day in Malaysia

  04-10-2026 16:20 via formula1.com
  
  The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit.
  
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• Norris explains off-track moment behind Safety Car in Malaysia

  04-10-2026 16:07 via formula1.com
  
  McLaren's Lando Norris had to settle for ninth place at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, the Briton having slipped backwards following a dramatic run off track during a late-race Safety Car.
  
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• 'P2 was the maximum we could have achieved' – Antonelli

  04-10-2026 16:01 via formula1.com
  
  Kimi Antonelli says there is still "a lot of work to do" at Mercedes, despite extending championship lead at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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• Hamilton hails 'bittersweet' comeback podium in Malaysia

  04-10-2026 14:57 via formula1.com
  
  Lewis Hamilton finished P3 at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, despite dropping behind by a minute during the race.
  
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• ‘It’s happened too many times’ – Russell on Bahrain DNF

  04-10-2026 14:38 via formula1.com
  
  The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia ended in heartbreak for George Russell, with the Mercedes driver forced to retire late on due to a mechanical issue.
  
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• AS IT HAPPENED: Verstappen wins epic Bahrain GP in Malaysia

  04-10-2026 14:20 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026.
  
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• Who gained and lost the most places at the start in Sepang?

  04-10-2026 14:02 via formula1.com
  
  F1 fans were treated to a show during the first lap of racing action at the Sepang International Circuit on Sunday, thanks to pre-race rain, a rapidly drying track surface and a host of different tyre selections.
  
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• Verstappen ‘incredibly proud’ after historic Bahrain GP win

  04-10-2026 13:28 via formula1.com
  
  Red Bull's Max Verstappen made his return to the top step of the podium at a "hectic" Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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• Verstappen gets your vote after marathon in Malaysia

  04-10-2026 13:28 via formula1.com
  
  He won on Formula 1’s last visit to Sepang almost a decade ago, and there was no stopping Max Verstappen in 2026 – despite the best efforts of the Malaysian weather, which meant the race ended almost three and a half hours after its scheduled start time.
  
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• Verstappen wins Bahrain GP in Malaysia as Russell retires

  04-10-2026 12:47 via formula1.com
  
  Max Verstappen converted pole position into victory during Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, which was impacted by heavy rain, featured an entertaining crossover from intermediate tyres to slicks, and saw overtaking from start to finish – as well as a dramatic late retirement for George Russell.
  
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• LIVE COVERAGE: Verstappen wins epic Bahrain GP in Malaysia

  04-10-2026 12:36 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026.
  
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• LIVE COVERAGE: Verstappen leads as Russell stops on track

  04-10-2026 12:19 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026.
  
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• LIVE COVERAGE: Verstappen leads Mercedes pair in Malaysia

  04-10-2026 12:01 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026.
  
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• LIVE COVERAGE: Verstappen leads Bahrain GP in Malaysia

  04-10-2026 11:19 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026.
  
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• LIVE COVERAGE: Antonelli and Verstappen duelling in Malaysia

  04-10-2026 11:06 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026.
  
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• LIVE COVERAGE: Antonelli leads Bahrain GP in Malaysia after delay

  04-10-2026 10:54 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026.
  
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• LIVE COVERAGE: Start of Bahrain GP in Malaysia delayed

  04-10-2026 09:57 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026.
  
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• LIVE COVERAGE: Bahrain GP in Malaysia delayed as rain pours

  04-10-2026 08:56 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026.
  
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• OFFICIAL GRID: Who starts where for the Bahrain GP in Malaysia

  04-10-2026 08:18 via formula1.com
  
  The full official starting order for Sunday's 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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• Our final predictions and latest Bahrain GP odds

  03-10-2026 20:18 via formula1.com
  
  Our expert betting writers bring you their final predictions and latest odds before the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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• Betting mistakes to avoid during the Bahrain GP

  03-10-2026 19:35 via formula1.com
  
  Safer gambling is important, so we’ve flagged some key betting mistakes to avoid during Sunday's race at Sepang.
  
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• Our Bahrain GP Bet Builder after Verstappen takes pole

  03-10-2026 17:34 via formula1.com
  
  We have picked a three-leg Bet Builder for Sunday’s Grand Prix, including a podium and points-finish selection.
  
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• What are the tyre strategy options for the Bahrain GP in Malaysia?

  03-10-2026 15:18 via formula1.com
  
  Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day at the Sepang International Circuit.
  
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• What the teams said – Qualifying in Malaysia

  03-10-2026 15:00 via formula1.com
  
  The drivers and teams report back on all the action from final practice and Qualifying for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit.
  
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• What To Watch For in the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

  03-10-2026 14:38 via formula1.com
  
  Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at the Sepang International Circuit.
  
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• How Aston Martin 'miracle' earned P12 and P14 for Bahrain GP

  03-10-2026 14:28 via formula1.com
  
  After a difficult season, Aston Martin finally got both cars into Q2 for the first time this year at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  
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