Verstappen wins Bahrain GP, Red Bull's first with own engine

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Max Verstappen won Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix, Red Bull's first victory with its own power unit. The team and pundits assess whether this marks a sustained turnaround from their difficult start to 2026.

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Formula1.com's Jolyon Palmer analysis focuses on Verstappen's form and car improvement. Motorsport.com quotes Laurent Mekies on the win being a culmination but cautions about matching Mercedes. PlanetF1 highlights the upgrade package. ESPN F1 emphasizes the significance of the first win with Red Bull's own engine.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com provides the most complete picture, including team principal Laurent Mekies' reaction and context on Red Bull's season-long upgrade progress, with an image.

Verstappen wins Bahrain GP, Red Bull's first with own engine

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Historic Day indeed. Red Bull winning with their own PU and Max Verstappen has matched Michael Schumacher in terms of Grand Prix wins with the same team.