Max Verstappen claimed a sensational victory at the 2026 Malaysian Grand Prix. The four-time world champion put on a dominant masterclass at Sepang, proving that the pace of the Red Bull RB22 was in a league of its own.
The race start brought immediate drama as the Dutch driver lost his pole position advantage. He slipped down to third place behind the two Mercedes cars, with both George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli capitalizing instantly when the lights went out.
That deficit did not last long, however. Demonstrating elite racecraft, Verstappen quickly fought his way past his rivals to reclaim the lead and controlled the pace brilliantly all the way to the checkered flag, expertly managing a late safety car restart.
This triumph carries deep emotional value given the heavy hurdles the Milton Keynes squad faced earlier in the year. He admitted that he never truly expected to stand on the top step this season, praising his team's relentless upgrades and unwavering belief.
Despite his stellar form in the closing stages of the campaign, he emphasized that the drivers' championship battle is no longer his main concern. Instead, the focus remains on maintaining momentum and gathering valuable lessons for next year.
Baca Juga
Red Bull bangkit menangi GP Malaysia berkat upgrade efektif, sementara Ferrari unjuk gigi dan Mercedes evaluasi masalah reliabilitas mobil.
Perjudian ban slick McLaren dan Ferrari di GP Bahrain berbuah petaka di Sepang, membuat Lando Norris dan Lewis Hamilton tertinggal jauh di awal.
Blunder strategi ban slick McLaren dan Ferrari di Sepang merusak peluang juara mereka akibat salah baca kondisi lintasan basah.
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