Verstappen wins 'absolutely wild' Bahrain GP for first 2026 victory

Max Verstappen overcame a truly chaotic, twice-delayed, rain-affected race to claim his first win of the 2026 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, while Kimi Antonelli strengthened his title bid with second place as George Russell retired late on.

Formula 1's return to Sepang after a nine-year absence provided the most remarkable race day of the season as heavy rain before the start finally delivered the campaign's first wet-weather action at its 16th round.