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Kimi Antonelli has admitted he is struggling to fully understand the major aerodynamic upgrade package that Mercedes have brought to the Bahrain GP in Malaysia this weekend. Qualifying half a second …
Fernando Alonso has tempered any expectations that Aston Martin could fight for points at the Bahrain GP in Malaysia, despite the Silverstone team securing their first double Q2 appearance of the sea…
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton has admitted he was surprised to secure a front row start at the Bahrain GP in Malaysia, with the Briton expecting more performance from his former team Mercedes after s…
While Formula 1 has already reached the 16th round of the 2026 season, fans have still not been treated to a wet-weather race under the new regulations – or even a wet session. Rain has threatened on…
While Formula 1 has already reached the 16th round of the 2026 season, fans have still not been treated to a wet-weather race under the new regulations – or even a wet session. Rain has threatened on…
Max Verstappen is confident he can secure victory at the Bahrain GP in Malaysia, after achieving his first Pole Position of the 2026 season. Praising the progress Red Bull have made in recent months,…
Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen says he hopes to avoid an on-track battle with Valentino Rossi when the pair share the GT3 starting grid for the first time at Portimao.Heading into the F1…
The Ferrari CEO reflects on the rash of rumours and the need to distinguish facts from speculation. He recalls reading about alleged tensions with Fred Vasseur while having dinner with him and explai…
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has been left confused by the Silver Arrows' disappointing performance during Qualifying at the Bahrain GP in Malaysia. Despite Mercedes bringing their first major upgra…
The rear soft tyre cannot be used during Sunday's MotoGP Grand Prix after heavy blistering during the Sprint. During the final lap of the Sprint, Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia entered the pit …
The debate over cooling vests has been revived during the Formula 1 weekend in Malaysia. Two years ago, there were discussions behind the scenes about making the cooling vest mandatory, something the…
What's the weather going to do at the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on Sunday?
All the information on the schedule of the 2026 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
The 16th round of the 2026 Formula 1 season is the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Lewis Hamilton's Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying lap for P2 has been branded a "massive mic drop" moment for Ferrari.
Red Bull Racing had its best qualifying result of the season in Malaysia ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, but on Sunday the team will not see both drivers start from the same positions they qualified…
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell caused a stir in some quarters by appearing to suggest the FIA should protect teams against themselves by ensuring cooling vests are commonly used in hot race…
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell caused a stir in some quarters by appearing to suggest the FIA should protect teams against themselves by ensuring cooling vests are commonly used in hot race…
Qualifying wasn't easy for Kimi Antonelli as he struggled to extract the level of performance he's got used to from his Mercedes machinery. Finishing five-tenths off polesitter Max Verstappen, he sto…
George Russell is struggling to reconcile the numbers Mercedes has seen from its new upgrade package with the disappointing result ultimately delivered in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Mal…
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has clarified the issues with Lando Norris' current Mercedes power unit, as the reigning champion rued the lack of straightline speed in Formula 1 qualifying for …
Lance Stroll was handed two warnings for a pair of incidents in qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
The McLaren Formula 1 team has shared a heartwarming moment between Oscar Piastri and a young fan named Harry.During the busy Bahrain Grand Prix schedule, the Woking outfit arranged for the young fan…
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has clarified the issues with Lando Norris' current Mercedes power unit, as the reigning champion rued the lack of straightline speed in Formula 1 qualifying for …
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella analysed the shift in the competitive order this weekend in Malaysia, praising Red Bull and highlighting how the RB22 has emerged as the strongest car in terms of…
Even Lewis Hamilton fears Max Verstappen will be tough to beat in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Mercedes has been left questioning its latest upgrade after its pace struggles at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Lance Stroll has received the stewards' verdict after being placed under investigation for an infringement committed during qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Stroll was placed u…
Lewis Hamilton reckons he produced the “best lap” of his 2026 Formula 1 season to take a front row start alongside Max Verstappen at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.The Ferrari driver set a 1m35.4…
It is less than a month since Max Verstappen qualified sixth at Monza and afterwards spoke about a Red Bull car "made of paper". Admittedly, that comment specifically concerned the "car degradation" …
Max Verstappen hasn't sat on pole since the 2025 Formula 1 season closed at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. So watching him place his car at the top of the time sheets today in Sepang for the Bahrain Grand…
A "wholesome" moment between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton has gone viral after qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.Verstappen secured the first non-Mercedes-powered pole position o…
It is less than a month since Max Verstappen qualified sixth at Monza and afterwards spoke about a Red Bull car "made of paper". Admittedly, that comment specifically concerned the "car degradation" …
A light-hearted exchange unfolded between Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Isack Hadjar during the post-qualifying press conference at Sepang, after the Dutchman secured the 49th pole position of h…
Max Verstappen has spoken about his upcoming GT3 race with MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi.
The Mercedes team has taken a big swing by introducing a substantial aerodynamic update package at a circuit Formula 1 hasn't visited since 2017. Has it missed?Probably not – but, because the upgrade…
Will we get a repeat of Verstappen & Hamilton’s epic 2021 battle into turn one at Sepang?
Mika Hakkinen returns to the Formula 1 cockpit today at the Allwyn x McLaren Racing: Live in Athens event outside the Olympic Athletic Center (OAKA).The two-time champion will drive around a bespoke …
The Mercedes team has taken a big swing by introducing a substantial aerodynamic update package at a circuit Formula 1 hasn't visited since 2017. Has it missed?Probably not – but, because the upgrade…
Max Verstappen has playfully invited George Russell to jump into the sauna together. The Dutchman thinks he knows how his Mercedes rival can become more resilient to the extreme heat in Malaysia. It’…
Kimi Antonelli will start third on the Bahrain Grand Prix grid thanks to Isack Hadjar's five-place grid penalty, but after Mercedes introduced a seven-piece upgrade package at Sepang, the driver's ex…
Lewis Hamilton explains how Ferrari "hit the sweet spot" in qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton will once again share the front row at Sepang tomorrow, marking the 14th time they have started alongside each other at the front of the grid. Recent history suggest…
Lando Norris was left frustrated by a power unit problem that left him just sixth on the grid for the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.The McLaren driver was six tenths off Red Bull’s polesit…
Lando Norris gave a blunt assessment of McLaren's qualifying pace at Sepang, admitting the team was "just slow" after falling six tenths short of pole position.
Kimi Antonelli gave credit to pole-sitter Max Verstappen in Malaysia, simply admitting that the Dutchman was too quick for him to mount a challenge for pole position today. The Italian headed into Q3…
Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) is handed a 5-place penalty for using a new power unit element outside his allocation.Franco Colapinto (Alpine) is handed a 15-place penalty: 5 for the collision he caused in …
Max Verstappen has rated his chances of converting his first pole of F1 2026 into his first win of the season.
Mercedes brought a substantial upgrade package to Sepang for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, and pace was supposed to be strong for the Silver Arrows. Kimi Antonelli teased something special after he to…
Fresh from securing his first pole position of the season at Sepang, Max Verstappen revealed how the recent upgrades introduced in Baku have helped eliminate some of the weaknesses that have plagued …
Toto Wolff was left confused after a sudden loss of pace saw Mercedes struggle in qualifying despite a strong showing earlier in practice.
After every Formula 1 qualifying session, Motorsport.com publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles.This record is based exclusively on qualifying results so that grid pena…
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton will share the front row for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, setting up a race start that has fans excited to see their former rivalry reignite.Verstappen s…
Alexander Albon outbraked himself on his final Q1 run and failed to advance. Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz made it through to the final part of qualifying fairly comfortably. It’s not the first time Albon …
The full starting grid for the 2026 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
It was relief and joy. After a long wait in Malaysia, Max Verstappen finally managed to take his first pole of the season. But the Red Bull Racing driver isn’t satisfied: now he wants to take the win…
Lewis Hamilton managed to put his SF26 on the front row for the Bahrain GP, with the Ferrari driver even posting a purple sector in the middle sector. However, it was still not enough to beat a Max V…
Max Verstappen took his first pole of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign to deliver on his early weekend promise by dominating qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The Red Bull driver was faste…
Max Verstappen took his first pole of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign to deliver on his early weekend promise by dominating qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The Red Bull driver was faste…
Max Verstappen takes his and Red Bull's first pole position of 2026 with an imperious performance in qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Max Verstappen set the fastest time in Q3 and will start the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia from pole position on Sunday. The four-time world champion finished just under three tenths ahead of Lewis …
Max Verstappen takes pole at the Bahrain Grand Prix ahead of Lewis Hamilton.
Full qualifying results from the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Max Verstappen claimed his first pole position of the season in Malaysia, at the same circuit where he won the last time the race was held at Sepang in 2017. Below is the full recap of qualifying for…
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has revealed that hand-drawn pictures from young supporters are the fan gifts that affect him the most.Speaking in a social media video posted by the Maranell…
Formula 1 will race in conditions hot enough to force the FIA to declare this weekend in Malaysia a heat hazard. For that reason, drivers can choose to use a cooling vest during sessions - a tool tha…
As Formula 1 descends on Malaysia for the Bahrain Grand Prix this Saturday, the grid's watch game was on full display. Richard Mille, TAG Heuer, IWC, Tudor, Audemars Piguet, Breitling, and H. Moser &…
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton says a secluded trip to the mountains with his dogs Roscoe and Coco during the COVID-19 pandemic is the single day of his life he would most like to reliv…
Williams team principal James Vowles has said Formula 1's cost cap has turned the sport into a "two-tier championship". Speaking at Friday's team principals' press conference…
Mercedes drivers are unable to race with cooling vests at Malaysia this weekend as a consequence of F1's cost cap.
Anthony Davidson believes Red Bull is turning into the biggest threat to Mercedes. He said so after Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar finished second and third behind Kimi Antonelli in final practice f…
It's time for qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Stay with us throughout the session as GPblog brings you the latest updates from what promises to be a fascinating shootout. Max …
Formula 1 returns to Sepang this weekend for the first time in years, but the official name is the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The Bahraini organisers are running the event and have brought their…
Relive all the action from Saturday at the 2026 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Marc Marquez won the Sprint of the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix, and managed to cut his gap to Jorge Martin in the riders' standings. The Aprilia rider finished in third place. The MotoGP Sprint b…
The timing screens never tell the full story on a grand prix weekend, but diving beneath the surface into telemetry and sector splits uncovers where performance was won, lost, and left behind. From a…
Lewis Hamilton has reacted to former title rival Fernando Alonso's decision to stay in F1.
Lewis Hamilton came much closer in Sepang to a harsher penalty than the warning suggests. The verdict on his incident with Gabriel Bortoleto in the second free practice reveals that the stewards seri…
F1 fans have slammed organisers of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia after shambolic scenes on Friday.
The FIA has made an adjustment to the Sepang International Circuit for the second time in a short period. On the night before the third free practice session, the motorsport federation moved the boll…
Kimi Antonelli topped final practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia to recover from a disappointing Friday for the championship-leading Mercedes outfit.The Silver Arrows brought a heavily upgr…
Kimi Antonelli topped final practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia to recover from a disappointing Friday for the championship-leading Mercedes outfit.The Silver Arrows brought a heavily upgr…
Kimi Antonelli was the quickest during the third and final free practice session of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, nearly three tenths quicker than Max Verstappen. It was a quiet start to the se…
Kimi Antonelli put Mercedes on top in final practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, setting a 1:36.302 to lead Max Verstappen by 0.278 seconds at Sepang. The championship leader’s decisive l…
Full results from Saturday practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Round 16 of the 2026 F1 world championship.
Izan Guevara claimed pole position in Moto2 at the Japanese Grand Prix. David Alonso led through much of Q2 in Moto2, but during the final runs in the session, the future Honda rider fell down to six…
Toto Wolff has revealed that George Russell "found it difficult to cope" with Kimi Antonelli's performances earlier this year. The Mercedes boss also compared how he handles the two no…
It's time for the third and final free practice session of this week's Bahrain Grand Prix from Malaysia. Stay with us throughout the session as GPblog brings you the latest updates and excl…
Formula 1’s dramatic return to the Sepang International Circuit has descended into organisational chaos, with furious spectators taking to social media to blast event organisers following severe tran…
Max Verstappen could get his first chance to show his wet-weather skill in a 2026 car on Saturday as storms are forecast around qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Sepang is round 16 o…
Mercedes has admitted that its big upgrade for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia did not bring the lap-time gain it expected on Friday. Trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin also said the W1…
Jorge Martin claimed pole position for the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix with a new lap record at the Motegi circuit. Together with the three championship contenders, Marc Marquez, Jorge Martin and Marc…
Details about the outfit Lewis Hamilton wore during his iconic arrival at the Italian Grand Prix in September have been revealed.The seven-time champion immediately turned heads at the Monza circuit …
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has drawn widespread praise across social media for his comments about Fernando Alonso's contract extension with Aston Martin.Ahead of the Bahrain Grand P…
Formula 1 is back at Sepang International Circuit for the first time in nine years, and the homecoming came with a gift for Mercedes driver George Russell. A video posted to the team's social media c…
Tyre degradation will be key at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. McLaren shared that a two-stop strategy will likely be on the cards at the Sepang International Circuit. McLaren's Senior Dire…
Formula 1 heads into Saturday at Sepang with Charles Leclerc fastest after second practice for the Bahrain GP in Malaysia.The Ferrari driver edged Isack Hadjar by just 0.099s in FP2, with Lando Norri…
Formula 1 heads into Sunday at Sepang with Max Verstappen on pole after dominating qualifying for the Bahrain GP in Malaysia.The Red Bull driver topped all three qualifying sessions to claim his firs…
During the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Lewis Hamilton continues to speak out on global issues as well. The Briton has advocated for a Greenpeace UK petition on social media. After completing the …
Honda HRC rider Takaaki Nakagami was injured in FP1 at the Motegi circuit, which is a major blow for the Japanese brand for several reasons. During the first ten minutes of the first free practice se…
Isack Hadjar starts the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 77 points behind Max Verstappen. That gap is already smaller than the 79 points Daniel Ricciardo gave away across the whole of 2018, which is st…
The starting grid at the Sepang International Circuit has been adjusted at the last moment. Due to an administrative error, pole position was painted on the wrong side. Whoever sets the fastest time …
Lewis Hamilton was once again investigated by the stewards for an impeding incident. It has seemingly been a recurring issue for the Briton. Over the course of the 2026 Formula 1 season, Hamilton has…
Friday practice for the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia was atypical in several respects. Lap times turned out to be four and a half seconds slower than expected due to the poor track surfac…
Friday practice for the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia was atypical in several respects. Lap times turned out to be four and a half seconds slower than expected due to the poor track surfac…
F1 teams have been left facing a major headache with further jeopardy thrown into the mix in Malaysia.
Red Bull Racing's Technical Director Pierre Wache saw his team have a positive start to the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Formula 1 returns to the Sepang International Circuit for the first ti…
Friday practice for Formula 1's one-off return to Malaysia, following a nine-year hiatus, was always going to throw a few curveballs the paddock's way.But while Malaysia's daily monsoons missed the t…
Valtteri Bottas has clarified his earlier comments about Imola as Italian tax police target F1 drivers.
Lewis Hamilton has been warned for impeding Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto in Bahrain Grand Prix practice in Malaysia, escaping with a warning as his Ferrari Formula 1 team received a €10,000 fine.Halfway …
Lewis Hamilton learns his fate after a stewards investigation into an accident during Bahrain Grand Prix practice.
The FIA has announced the outcome of its investigation into Lewis Hamilton after the Ferrari driver impeded Gabriel Bortoleto during FP2 for the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang. The incident occurred du…
Charles Leclerc admitted he was impressed by Red Bull’s pace during Friday’s running at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang, despite the Monegasque setting the fastest time in FP2. The Monegasque set th…
Jacques Villeneuve has his say on the criticism Fred Vasseur is facing at Ferrari.
Max Verstappen emerged as the fastest driver in the long runs during the second free practice session for the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The Red Bull driver was running on medium tyres…
Lewis Hamilton described his opening day at Sepang as challenging, admitting that finding the right balance was far from straightforward. However, the Ferrari driver believes the team is not too far …
George Russell reckons he needs to make a tweak to his Mercedes Formula 1 car as he believes it is “off the pace” at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.The Mercedes driver finished second and seventh…
Red Bull are tipped by George Russell and Charles Leclerc as the team to beat after the first day at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
George Russell does not currently see Mercedes among the leading contenders for victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix, despite the team bringing a significant upgrade package to the W17. The Briton belie…
Sky Sports Formula 1 commentator and former driver Martin Brundle has dismissed recent paddock speculation linking former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner to a management role at Ferrari, fol…
Mercedes' upgraded F1 car has made its debut at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen reveals why he drove his unusual medium-tyre strategy during Free Practice 2 at the Sepang International Circuit.
Max Verstappen had a very solid first Friday of the Bahrain Grand Prix. In Malaysia, the Dutchman was fastest in the first free practice, and in the second free practice he set the fourth-fastest tim…
Formula 1's return to Sepang International Circuit saw Max Verstappen topping Friday's FP1, and that was enough to get fans buzzing about a repeat of his 2017 win at this track. Then FP2 ended, and t…
James Vowles insists F1’s cost cap failed to compress the field, leaving top teams with an even bigger advantage
Friday in Malaysia offered an interesting first look at the competitive order, with several teams taking different approaches to tyre usage and run plans. Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar both enjoyed…
With seven or eight Formula 1 weekends remaining in 2026 – depending on the situation in the Middle East – Red Bull has just two objectives left: preventing 2026 from becoming the team’s first winles…
With seven or eight Formula 1 weekends remaining in 2026 – depending on the situation in the Middle East – Red Bull has just two objectives left: preventing 2026 from becoming the team’s first winles…
Martin Brundle reveals he spoke to Christian Horner on the phone about the recent Ferrari rumours.
Red Bull Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar has revealed that he still does not have full movement of his wrist, but says his condition is "good enough" and joked he did a "good job" during his time out o…
Alpine Formula 1 chief Flavio Briatore says his team will move on from Franco Colapinto's collision with team-mate Pierre Gasly as the squad fights Racing Bulls in the championship.Colapinto triggere…
Sepang has returned to the Formula 1 calendar for the 2026 season after almost a decade's absence, and more than half of the grid has never turned a wheel in anger on the iconic circuit. Oscar Piastr…
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur reiterated that he has an excellent relationship with his superiors, Benedetto Vigna and John Elkann, has no complaints about the organisation and is in regula…
Charles Leclerc went fastest in second practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia as the 90% threat of rain didn’t come to fruition during the Formula 1 outing. The Ferrari driver set a 1m37.528…
Charles Leclerc went fastest in second practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia as the high threat of rain didn’t come to fruition during the Formula 1 outing. The Ferrari driver set a 1m37.52…
Charles Leclerc sets the pace as Mercedes struggles in second Bahrain Grand Prix practice.
Full results from Friday practice at the 2026 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Charles Leclerc topped Free Practice 2 at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, in a mixed bag of a session for Ferrari. The Monagasque led Isack Hadjar, despite his complaints about braking, and Lando…
Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in FP2 for the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, ahead of Isack Hadjar and Lando Norris. Lewis Hamilton, meanwhile, was placed under investigation by the stewards for…
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has given an insight into what fans of the Maranello outfit should expect from this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.The Frenchman explained that the team …
Lewis Hamilton was involved in another impeding incident during FP2 for the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, this time involving Gabriel Bortoleto. The Brazilian driver was highly critical of the seven-…
Lewis Hamilton faces an investigation for another blocking incident during an F1 practice session.
Mercedes has brought a raft of upgrades to its 2026 F1 car at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Max Verstappen made his voice heard over the radio once again at the start of FP2 at the Bahrain Grand Prix, with his teammate also voicing extensive complaints shortly afterwards, albeit for differe…
Ferrari Formula 1 drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have completed a track test of the new Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale at Fiorano.The time on track allowed both drivers the opportunity to sha…
Fred Vasseur has addressed the speculation surrounding his role as Ferrari team principal following FP1 of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Rumours of his future at the Italian outfit have been bu…
Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur has welcomed the public backing of his bosses and called on his team to remain united rather than point fingers and get distracted by outside noise.While Ferrari has en…
Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur has welcomed the public backing of his bosses and called on his team to remain united rather than point fingers and get distracted by outside noise.While Ferrari has en…
Flavio Briatore has stated that Alpine will move on from the disappointing events at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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