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Verstappen wins rain-soaked Bahrain GP
Max Verstappen wins rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix after 1h 33m delay.
In brief
Max Verstappen wins rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix after 1h 33m delay. Max Verstappen won the rain-soaked Bahrain Grand Prix to secure his first 2026 victory and 72nd career win after a 1-hour 33-minute delay. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Verstappen wins Bahrain GP
Max Verstappen won the rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on Sunday.
First 2026 win
The four-time Formula 1 drivers’ champion earned his first win of 2026 and the 72nd of his career.
1h 33m delay
Verstappen waited out a 1-hour, 33-minute delay at the start of the race.
Beat Antonelli
Verstappen held off current drivers’ standings leader Kimi Antonelli at the finish.
Russell engine failure
George Russell saw his title hopes end due to an engine failure with five laps remaining.
The main idea
Max Verstappen won the rain-soaked Bahrain Grand Prix to secure his first 2026 victory and 72nd career win after a 1-hour 33-minute delay.
