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Ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season, one name sitting on a powder keg is Hadjar, Red Bull's latest experiment as Verstappen's teammate. More »

George Russell has said he was "beyond disappointment" after a retirement from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia dealt his title chances a critical blow.

Max Verstappen won the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia from pole position.

Max Verstappen claimed his first victory of the season with a dominant drive in a heavily-delayed race at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Max Verstappen claimed his first victory of the season with a dominant drive in a heavily-delayed race at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia is under way after huge delays due to a downpour of rain.

George Russell's title chances took a critical blow at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia after he retired from the race under a Safety Car with five laps remaining.

The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia gets under way after huge delays due to a downpour of rain.

Max Verstappen said "lol look at this" during a farcical aborted start at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, where F1's new hybrid engines appeared to shut down on masse at reduced speeds.

Max Verstappen has put himself in prime position to target his first win of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Max Verstappen has put himself in prime position to target his first win of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

The start of Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia was delayed by torrential rain.

Max Verstappen has put himself in prime position to target his first win of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Max Verstappen has put himself in prime position to target his first win of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

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Check out the latest weather forecast from Sepang ahead of the Bahrain GP in Malaysia! More »

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Toto Wolff has admitted his surprise at Mercedes' major upgrade package for the Bahrain Grand Prix having appeared to take the team backwards, following an underwhelming qualifying display. More »

Lewis Hamilton says it will be important for Ferrari to focus on their own race for what is expected to be a challenging Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia but admits it would be "awesome" if they have the pace to stay with polesitter Max... More »

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Highlights of qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on the Sepang International Circuit. More »

F1 fans have been left furious after complete chaos at the Bahrain Grand Prix being held at Malaysia's Sepang circuit. More »

Lewis Hamilton secured second on the grid for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia and faces a considerable test in staying with Max Verstappen during the 56-lap race at the Sepang International Circuit. More »

Oct.4Max Verstappen and Toto Wolff say they trust Formula 1's decision to confirm Qatar and Abu Dhabi as the final two rounds of the 2026 season. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has now ended the uncertainty, telling Canal Plus and other broadcasters... More »

Oct.4Max Verstappen has pushed back at George Russell's complaints about Sepang's extreme heat and Mercedes' refusal to develop a better cooling vest under the budget cap. Russell had argued that the FIA should intervene. 'The FIA should... More »

Oct.4Esteban Ocon's options for 2027 appear to be narrowing further, with Toyota denying speculation that the departing Haas driver could move into its World Endurance Championship program. Toyota adviser Alexander Wurz told formel1.de that there... More »

Oct.4Mercedes' major Sepang upgrade appears to have made the W17 slower rather than faster, with both cars missing the top three in qualifying as Max Verstappen took pole. Toto Wolff was stunned by the scale of the setback. 'We've never had an... More »

Oct.4Christian Horner has apparently tried to play down the uproar over his recent Ferrari comments, telling Martin Brundle that his remarks were simply intended to be respectful. Speaking on Sky at Sepang, legendary commentator Brundle revealed... More »

Oscar Piastri believes the inherent weaknesses in McLaren's F1 car were 'exposed' in the 'brutal' conditions in Sepang qualifying. More »

The F1 2026 season continues with the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia today (Sunday, October 4), and we've got all of the key schedule and TV information you need ahead of the action. More »