Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing finally secured their maiden win of the season at Sepang, successfully avoiding their first winless year since 2015 as late upgrade packages delivered crucial pace.
Having previously lamented missed opportunities in Baku, Verstappen proved to be the absolute benchmark throughout the weekend, dominating from Friday long runs to a chaotic race day in sweltering conditions.
Meanwhile, Mercedes introduced a much-anticipated aero package featuring a redesigned floor on the W17, though its true potential remains under evaluation due to Sepang's uniquely abrasive asphalt and extreme heat.
Team boss Toto Wolff insisted that the Silver Arrows still believe the upgrades are performing as expected despite getting beaten by Verstappen, admitting the circuit induced car traits they had not encountered all year.
The weekend ended in heartbreak for George Russell, whose championship aspirations suffered a massive blow following a cruel engine failure in the closing stages, echoing historical misfortune at the Malaysian venue.
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