Max Verstappen claimed his maiden victory of the 2026 season following a chaotic Formula 1 race at Sepang, officially designated as the Bahrain Grand Prix. Heavy downpours mixed with software glitches on the new-generation cars created a dramatic and unpredictable afternoon.
The race start was delayed by an hour and a half due to electronic issues and a soaked track. Once the field was finally set loose, strategic mastery on intermediate tyres proved decisive. Verstappen, alongside Mercedes duo Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, capitalized on early weather-based gambles.
An intense tactical battle unfolded at the front as the track gradually dried. Russell looked poised for a strong result, but a late technical failure cruelly dashed his podium ambitions and dealt a heavy blow to his early championship aspirations.
A mid-race Safety Car triggered by Valtteri Bottas allowed the field to transition cleanly onto slick tyres. Verstappen handled the pressure expertly to secure a hard-fought victory ahead of Antonelli, marking a thrilling start to the championship chase.
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Pembalap Formula 1 kritik keras penundaan GP Malaysia dan kerumitan regulasi mesin elektrik baru yang picu masalah software saat hujan.
George Russell tanggapi santai tapi pahit kegagalan podium F1 GP Malaysia akibat masalah mesin, membuat peluang juara dunia kian menjauh darinya.
Toto Wolff geram setelah George Russell mengalami DNF akibat masalah power unit di Bahrain, merusak peluang juara Mercedes dan klasemen.
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