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Verstappen wins Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia as software chaos sparks scrutiny

Max Verstappen's first victory of 2026 at Sepang strengthened Red Bull's revival, while software failures prompted driver criticism and a planned Formula One investigation.

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Chapters · 2

  1. 1Verstappen Wins Rain-Delayed Bahrain GP at Sepang, Antonelli Second
  2. 2Verstappen wins Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia as software chaos sparks scrutiny

Key moments · 18

Bahrain GP moved to Malaysia due to Middle East conflict

Adnkronos - ultimoratop ↗

Formula 1 returns to Sepang after nine-year absence

Autocar India - News Cars ↗

Full Bahrain GP schedule and broadcast details announced

Forbes ↗

Max Verstappen tops opening practice session at Sepang

BBC - Home ↗

Charles Leclerc leads second practice, Verstappen finishes fourth

Telegraaf ↗

Red Bull and Ferrari strong, Mercedes trails in practice pace

nu.nl ↗

Antonelli fastest in final Bahrain GP practice

Sky Sports ↗

Verstappen claims pole for Bahrain GP in Malaysia

World News CNA ↗

Verstappen secures his first pole position of the season

CNN Brasil ↗

Hadjar penalty moves Antonelli into third on the grid

Fanpage ↗

Verstappen wins rain-hit Bahrain GP in Malaysia

nu.nl ↗

Rain and software problems disrupt the race start

Guardian Sport ↗

Verstappen takes lead after an early safety car

The42 ↗

Russell retirement helps Antonelli extend championship lead to 84

RSS di - ANSA.it ↗

Russell engine failure hurts title hopes at Sepang

Japan Times ↗

Red Bull celebrates its first win of 2026

Sky Sports ↗

Formula One plans investigation into Sepang software bug

Al Jazeera ↗

Sainz joins criticism of software failures in Malaysia

The42 ↗

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    Ars Technica
  2. Erro de software cria caos na Fórmula 1 na Malásia e FIA admite falhas
    CNN Brasil
  3. Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Carlos Sainz says F1 needs to look at itself after software glitches
    BBC - Home
  4. F1 urged to ‘have a hard look at themselves’ after Bahrain Grand Prix chaos
    The42
  5. Red Bull-teambaas Laurent Mekies belooft agressieve aanpak en dankt wijlen Dietrich Mateschitz: ’De hele wereld had nee gezegd tegen dit project’
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82 articles

  1. Max Verstappen washes away frustrations with win at Bahrain Grand Prix
    Arab News
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    L'Équipe
  3. Buitenlandse media over ’meedogenloze’ Max Verstappen: ’Hij gaf de F1 nieuwe hoop tijdens een identiteitscrisis’
    Telegraaf
  4. 'Totally unacceptable:' F1 drivers slam farcical Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
    www.espn.com - TOP Sports
  5. Triunfo caótico de Verstappen: venció el clima en Baréin con su primera victoria de la temporada
    El Colombiano | noticias de Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia y el mundo.

56 articles

  1. Formula 1, oggi Gp Bahrain: orario, griglia di partenza e dove vederla in tv
    Adnkronos - ultimoratop
  2. Starting Grid For F1’s Bahrain GP In Malaysia After Penalties
    Forbes
  3. Pole de Verstappen, retour en force d'Hadjar, complicité du duo : ça roucoule chez Red Bull avant le Grand Prix de Bahreïn
    L'Équipe
  4. Bahrain GP in Malaysia 2026: Red Bull upgrade enlivens F1
    BBC - Home
  5. Fórmula 1: Verstappen conquista primeira pole da temporada; Bortoleto é 10º
    CNN Brasil

24 articles

  1. Mercedes put team first as Russell and Antonelli face off on F1’s return to Sepang
    Guardian Sport
  2. Van ingevlogen bankjes tot rozenwater: Bahrein drukt stempel op F1 in Maleisië
    nu.nl
  3. ‘Dit is bemoedigend voor Red Bull in GP Bahrein’
    Telegraaf
  4. Gp Malesia, Leclerc domina seconde libere. In difficoltà Antonelli e Russell
    Adnkronos - ultimoratop
  5. 'Not where it needs to be' - Russell warns of threats to Mercedes at brutal Sepang
    Sky Sports

11 articles

  1. F1 2026, oggi le prove libere del GP Bahrain in Malesia: orari FP1 e FP2 e dove vederle in TV
    Fanpage
  2. Im watching the Bahrain GP for free this weekend — how to live stream F1 for free
    Mashable Tech
  3. Formula 1, domani prove libere Gp Bahrain: orario e dove vederle in tv
    Adnkronos - ultimoratop
  4. 2026 F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia schedule
    Autocar India - News Cars
  5. What Time Is F1’s Bahrain Grand Prix In Malaysia? Here’s How To Watch
    Forbes