# Verstappen wins rain-soaked Bahrain GP

> Max Verstappen wins rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix after 1h 33m delay.
- Title: Verstappen wins rain-soaked Bahrain GP · The Japan Times
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/10/05/more-sports/verstappen-wins-bahrain-gp
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- Published: 2026-10-05T01:33:00+00:00
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- Topics: max verstappen, bahrain grand prix, formula 1, rain delay, kimi antonelli, george russell, news, politics, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.