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Formula 17h ago

Charles Leclerc explains why Bahrain GP chaos has reinforced F1 driver fears

It came as no surprise to us all that our favourite drivers weren't at all happy with what happened in the lead-up to the Bahrain Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc said that this was just one example of why he and his fellow drivers are worried about the current regulation cars.What started as a soggy…

Formula 110h ago

Andrea Stella concedes McLaren made "incorrect judgment" on Bahrain GP Strategy

Lando Norris qualified sixth for the Bahrain Grand Prix, but a misjudgement of the water on the Sepang circuit meant within a lap he was fighting from the back of the pack. McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has admitted that this mistake came from a single miscalculation that turned what could…

Formula 110h ago

David Coulthard hints at imminent F1 African GP announcement

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has hinted that an official announcement regarding the championship's long-awaited return to Africa is imminent.Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside co-host Will Buxton, Coulthard teased that he believes an announcement confirming the addition to the…

Formula 111h ago

Kimi Antonelli details lessons from F1 champions Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen

Current Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli has detailed the lessons he is learning from racing alongside champions Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.The Italian driver joined race winner Verstappen and third-placed Hamilton on the podium at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia after…

Formula 113h ago

Can Red Bull now fight for wins everywhere? "It's difficult to be on par with Mercedes consistently"

Laurent Mekies says Red Bull Racing's first win of 2026 in Formula 1 is the culmination of the squad's gradual upturn in form, but felt it's too early to tell if it can now be in the mix everywhere.From being over a second behind the frontrunners at the start of the campaign, Red Bull has gradually…

Formula 115h ago

Isack Hadjar left stunned by Lewis Hamilton after Malaysian GP battery issue

Isack Hadjar had a podium in his pocket at the Bahrain Grand Prix, but battery issues thwarted his attempt to defend against the chasing Ferraris of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. He finished his race in fifth place after he clawed his way back up the pack after a five-place grid penalty saw…

Formula 115h ago

George Russell criticises "complicated" F1 after chaotic Bahrain GP

Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has criticised the chaotic and heavily disrupted Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang as "not very F1", following a late power unit failure that saw his podium hopes slip away.Russell had looked firmly in contention for a podium finish at the Sepang International…

Formula 115h ago

Andrea Stella: F1 must avoid Sepang repeat, but "accept occasional glitches"

McLaren F1 chief Andrea Stella says he "accepts" crippling software bugs as seen at Sunday's Bahrain GP in Malaysia are a possibility with the current regulations, but hoped the FIA could avoid a repeat.The start at a wet Sepang circuit was aborted after a large number of cars suffered a crippling…

Formula 116h ago

Mercedes calls for F1 simplification after "fiendishly complex" cars cause Malaysia chaos

Already running late because of the rain, the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia was pushed back further due to several cars crawling and stalling their way through the formation lap before the race had even started. The Sepang race was delayed by more than 90 minutes, leaving Formula fans watching an…

Formula 116h ago

Valtteri Bottas takes unusual route to Singapore GP with 350km bike ride

Cadillac Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas has chosen to cycle 350 kilometres (217 miles) from the Sepang International Circuit to Singapore rather than take a flight between the back-to-back grands prix. The Finnish driver began the multi-day endurance ride following his early retirement from…

Formula 117h ago

The added consequence of George Russell's retirement in Malaysia

George Russell’s retirement from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia will have huge consequences on the rest of his 2026 Formula 1 campaign - especially in regards to ADUO.The Mercedes driver was running third under the safety car with five laps remaining at Sepang on Sunday, until he pulled over at…

Formula 118h ago

Christian Horner responds to Red Bull - Ford Malaysia win

Max Verstappen delivered the first win for Red Bull of the 2026 Formula 1 season in Malaysia at the Bahrain Grand Prix, extending his win tally to an incredible 72. While it was a triumphant return to the top of the podium for the Dutchman, it was a huge moment for the team's partnership with Ford…

Formula 118h ago

“Even faster than Ferrari” – Fernando Alonso grabs Aston Martin’s best result of F1 2026

Fernando Alonso scored Aston Martin’s best result of the 2026 Formula 1 season in the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, beating Lando Norris to eighth position.The Adrian Newey-designed, Honda-powered AMR26 was more competitive than ever before, following its earlier struggles, at Sepang; Alonso and…

Formula 118h ago

Bahrain Grand Prix draws record-breaking crowd in Sepang

The Sepang International Circuit recorded the largest crowd in its history as 261,000 fans attended the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, with 103,000 visitors on race day.After the Bahrain Grand Prix was postponed in April due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, it was rescheduled for…

Formula 119h ago

"A very special moment" – Why Max Verstappen's Malaysia win means so much to Red Bull

"72, mate! 72!", Verstappen said over the team radio immediately after crossing the finish line at the Sepang International Circuit.It logically refers to the Dutchman’s number of Formula 1 victories, but this 72nd win prompted more emotion than many of the 71 that came before it. Of course…

Formula 120h ago

Honda HRC to get new boss with Koji Watanabe set for retirement

Koji Watanabe, the long-time boss of Honda's racing activities under HRC, will retire on 1 January 2027, with Keiichi Yasuda appointed as his successor.A long-time Honda employee after first joining the Japanese marque in 1987, Watanabe became the head of Honda's racing division in 2022. In that…

Formula 122h ago

Who slept best last night: Christian Horner

Max Verstappen's victory at Sepang was an historic one. Twenty years from now, when a new generation of Formula 1 fans flicks through the history books, they may well wonder what a bizarre season 2026 must have been for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia to be hit by so much rain that the start had…

Formula 123h ago

Who slept worst last night: an F1 fan

You know how you try to watch a series you like, but it’s sort of a boring episode with a lot of nothing going on – at least in the beginning – and you fall asleep in front of the TV? And have trouble sleeping through the night afterwards...Well, that could have been one of the problems last night…

Formula 11d ago

Why Toto Wolff’s $102,000 IWC watch can survive almost anything

Toto Wolff has built up quite the reputation. He's a commanding character who oozes respect, class and swagger, and has a proven history in finance and the business of motorsport. But when he's sat in the Mercedes garage, his passion for the championship can be overwhelming with him being seen…

Formula 11d ago

Emerson Fittipaldi on Jochen Rindt’s death and how he became Team Lotus’ F1 leader

Back in 1970, Brazil had never had a successful Formula 1 driver, but a 23-year-old named Emerson Fittipaldi was starting to make waves.After winning the Formula Vee title in his country, then moving to Europe to become a race winner in Formula Ford and a champion in Formula 3, Fittipaldi was…

Formula 11d ago

Winners and losers from F1's bug-ridden Bahrain GP in Malaysia

On a day Formula 1 didn't cover itself in glory with its complicated set of 2026 regulations, the Malaysia edition of the Bahrain Grand Prix still delivered an absorbing race with a few standout performers.F1's one-off event in Sepang was marred from the start by significant logistical issues…

Formula 11d ago

Max Verstappen reflects on emotional Jos Verstappen reaction after milestone win in Sepang

Max Verstappen has reflected on the emotional reaction of his father, Jos Verstappen, following the four-time champion's first grand prix win of the 2026 season and the first win for Red Bull's power unit project.Speaking to the media during the post-race press conference following the Bahrain…

Formula 11d ago

“It’s a joke” – Isack Hadjar rues ‘disastrous’ race in “horrible” car with “no battery”

Isack Hadjar has labelled his Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia struggles as a “joke”, having experienced curious struggles with his Red Bull Formula 1 car on Sunday.Starting from eighth on the grid due to an engine penalty, Hadjar’s day was tricky from the get-go as he suffered a trip through the…

Formula 11d ago

Explained: What was really going on with the FIA software bug causing F1 chaos in Malaysia

The start of the first wet-weather race of the 2026 Formula 1 season descended into chaos. Leader Max Verstappen was the first to suffer from a lack of power while driving slowly during the formation laps behind the safety car, after which Lewis Hamilton came to a standstill and several other cars…

Formula 11d ago

"Horrible, totally unacceptable" - Powerless F1 drivers frustrated by Bahrain F1 software glitch

Leading F1 drivers are despairing at power unit software glitches that derailed the start of the Bahrain GP in Malaysia, with Lando Norris calling the electronic glitches "horrible" and further proof that F1 should move away from hybrids.The start at a wet Sepang circuit was aborted after a large…

Formula 11d ago

The slick tyre gamble that hurt McLaren and Ferrari's Bahrain F1 chances

When the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia eventually got going after an hour and 33 minutes of delays, it became apparent that the intermediate was the tyre to be on among the opening laps - even if the Sepang circuit had looked like it was drying out.At the front of the field, Ferrari and McLaren…

Formula 11d ago

Max Verstappen brands F1 power units "LEGO" after Bahrain GP glitch

Max Verstappen has criticised Formula 1's engine regulations following a chaotic rain-affected Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, comparing the championship's complex power units to "LEGO" after software issues caused widespread power loss.Although the Red Bull driver secured his 72nd career grand…

Formula 11d ago

FIA reveals why F1 cars stopped in rain at Bahrain GP in Malaysia

The FIA has given insight into why Formula 1 cars experienced technical issues ahead of Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.The start of the Sepang race was delayed by 40 minutes due to a downpour; then a chaotic formation lap saw the likes front-row starters Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton…

Formula 11d ago

McLaren fans can now get an F1-inspired sim setup for $900

Formula 1's move into your home is going rather well, with Drive to Survive being watched in lounges across the world for several years now and the F1 movie replacing it between seasons. Gaming has been a large part of this push, too. The EA Sports F1 game is growing, and McLaren and partner…

Formula 11d ago

Lando Norris reveals "painful" McLaren deficit after Bahrain GP

Lando Norris has revealed McLaren's ongoing straightline speed deficit is costing him almost two-tenths of a second per lap, labelling the situation "painful as hell".The British driver endured a compromised Bahrain Grand Prix at Malaysia. After starting from fifth on the grid, Norris dropped to…

Formula 11d ago

F1 championship standings after the Bahrain GP in Malaysia.

Kimi Antonelli did not win the Bahrain Grand Prix, but his second place may be worth more than a victory at Sepang. With another 18 points on the board, the championship leader pulls clear again by taking advantage of another misfortune to hit his team-mate George Russell, who suffered an engine…

Formula 11d ago

George Russell: “You’ve got to laugh” at bad luck as F1 title drifts away

Mercedes driver George Russell labelled his misfortune as laughable following Formula 1’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, where a power unit failure cost him a podium finish late on.Russell was a lowly seventh on the grid at Sepang, but the correct choice of intermediate tyres on a damp track and a…

Formula 11d ago

Toto Wolff "massively annoyed" after George Russell Bahrain GP retirement: "Not in a happy place"

Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says he has been left "massively annoyed and not in a happy place" following a chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia that ended with a late power unit failure for George Russell.After starting from third and seventh, Kimi Antonelli and Russell made?…

Formula 11d ago

Max Verstappen explains "hectic" Bahrain GP start after first Red Bull win of 2026

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has opened up about the "very hectic" start to the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, revealing that a temporary loss of power derailed his getaway.The Dutchman started the race from pole position but quickly dropped back as Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli…

Formula 11d ago

F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Max Verstappen wins in chaos as George Russell retires

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won a disorderly Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, clinching his first victory of the season, as George Russell’s title hopes dwindled further.After the race was delayed by an hour and a half due to dysfunctional software on a wet track, Verstappen outduelled both…

Formula 11d ago

Five quick takeaways from Bahrain GP in Malaysia

Verstappen and Red Bull avoid first winless year since 2015During the Dutch media session in Baku, Max Verstappen said Red Bull had “done a great job messing up” its best chance to win a race in 2026. A day later, however, he already came extremely close, and a week on they have finally done it.Red…

Formula 11d ago

Lewis Hamilton shocked as Ollie Bearman says spider forced Malaysia hotel change

Formula 1 drivers may be at peak fitness and drive 200mph in cars that most of us would be too scared to apply full throttle in, but this doesn't stop them from being human. Ollie Bearman, the Haas F1 driver who's pegged for a possible future at Ferrari, has the same fears as the majority of us…

Formula 11d ago

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc arrive at Sepang in matching sports saloons

Your Ferrari drivers don't usually disappoint us with what they drive to race weekends. Whether it be a classic Ferrari supercar or a Ducati superbike, it usually leaves us fans drooling with jealousy. This weekend in Malaysia was no different as Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc arrived in…

Formula 11d ago

Sepang F1 marshal steals the show during Bahrain GP delay: “Absolute icon”

The start of the Bahrain Grand Prix was suspended after severe rain hit the Sepang International Circuit. As Race Control monitored the weather, a local marshal stole the show.Conditions deteriorated ahead of the scheduled race start in Malaysia, prompting delays. While the marshals worked to…

Formula 11d ago

F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia descends into chaos as car trouble prompts red flag

The Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia has been red-flagged after several cars suffered power unit gremlins during a wet set of formation laps.After a heavy tropical thunderstorm, the action at Malaysian Sepang was set to get underway with a number of laps behind the safety car followed by a…