Verstappen wins chaotic Bahrain GP for first 2026 victory

First reported 2 days ago · latest an hour ago

Max Verstappen won Sunday's rain-affected Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, overcoming a hectic start and late drama to secure Red Bull's first win of 2026. Kimi Antonelli finished second, while George Russell retired late.

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ESPN and BBC focus on Verstappen's pride and Red Bull's resilience, while Motorsport.com details his power loss at the start. Racer and Sky Sports highlight the race's chaos, including delays and Russell's retirement. PlanetF1 analyzes his pole-winning telemetry advantage.

Recommended first read: Sky Sports F1 provides the most complete race report, covering the chaotic conditions, Verstappen's win, Antonelli's second place, and Russell's retirement, with an image.

Verstappen wins chaotic Bahrain GP for first 2026 victory

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